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Computer says songs are there iPod says there not

I bought a new ipod classic. when i open it from my computer it says there are over 1000 songs on it and when i open the ipod from windows media player it plays the songs on my ipod but the ipod itself says there are 0 songs on it. 0kb used and 0 kb free. whats the deal??

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Your ipod will not function properly with windows media player. it may play the music but it won;t get functionality from the ipod.
You have to use iTunes to get your ipod straightened out. Once you mount it on iTunes you will see the music and be able to add music and delete music.


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