How to Get Music Off a Corrupt iPod
- 1). Power on you iPod and plug the USB cord into your iPod and then connect to your computer's USB port. If iTunes opens, close or minimize it.
- 2). Click on the start button at the bottom of your computer screen. Choose "Computer" when your list of applications and programs pop up.
- 3). Click on the icon for your iPod. You will find it under the heading "Devices with Removable Storage." It will most likely say "Your Name IPO" under the icon.
- 4). Click on the folder that says "Music." This will open a series of folders that are labeled with letters and numbers. This is where your music is stored.
- 5). Open each folder and click on its contents. If iTunes is your default audio player, the songs will automatically be saved to your library. If not, save the song files to your computer.
- 6). Restore your iPod or purchase a new one and the transfer your songs onto the iPod.
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