I just brought a second hand ipod shuffle and it had no cd with it. I have windows vista on my computer and when i connect the ipod it comes up with usb not reconigezed and will not find the ipod shuffle on my computer.

In 1 line:uninstalled the iPod firmware updater program and iTunes. Get a fresh download of the firmware app and iTunes .Try installing iTunes 4.7.1
Steps:
remove the iTunes software and iPod drivers, make sure the iPod isn't connected. Restart the computer and reinstall the software again.

When you log in, load up iTunes (wait till it's fully opened and not in a busy state)
Get a fresh download of the firmware app and iTunes .Try installing iTunes 4.7.1
Then connect your iPod.

Hold in the play button for 10 seconds to reset. If that fails:
iPod shuffle Software Update and Restore
Apple periodically updates iPod shuffle software to improve performance or add
features. It is recommended that you update your iPod shuffle to use the latest
software.
You can choose either to update or to restore the iPod shuffle software.
• If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs are not
affected.
• If you choose to restore, all songs and data are erased from your iPod shuffle. All
iPod shuffle settings are restored to their original state.
To update or restore iPod shuffle with the latest software:
1 Go to www.apple.com/support/ipod and download the latest iPod Update. The update
has the latest software for all models of iPod.
2 Double-click the software install file and follow the onscreen instructions to install the
iPod shuffle Update.
3 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer and open iTunes. The iPod Updater application
opens.
If you’re using a Windows PC and the iPod Updater application doesn’t open
automatically, you can find the updater by choosing Start > All Programs > iPod.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to update or restore iPod shuffle software.
If you use the iPod Updater application and it doesn’t see that iPod shuffle is
connected to your computer, turn iPod shuffle off and turn it on again.

Make sure you don't have Windows Vista - if you do, then go to www.apple.com/support for the updated software (you can also download a full user's guide/manual from that website)
The 5 R's are as follows: The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with iPod shuffle. Try these steps one at a time until the problem is resolved. If one of the following doesn’t help, read on for solutions to specific problems. â Reset iPod shuffle by turning it off, waiting five seconds, and then turning it back on again. â Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod shuffle in iTunes. â Restart your computer, and make sure you have the latest software updates installed. â Reinstall iTunes software from the latest version on the web. â Restore iPod shuffle. See “Updating and Restoring iPod shuffle Software” on page 26.
Good luck!
-Tha Mp3 Doctor

IPod Shuffle is fully supported under Windows Vista. There previously were issues with that but since have been resolved.

It sounds like you may need to restore your IPOD per this article here:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1407?viewlocale=en_US

Hello Bluben,

Your Apple iPod should work just fine with Windows Vista providing you are using the latest version of Quicktime / iTunes.

Best Regards
Ken
"Go Ahead. Use Us."

Wasn't originally Vista compat - get new software from: http://www.apple.com/support/

it doesnt come with a CD because a CD is not required, plug it into your computer, and your itunes should recognize it , or prompt you to download the newest version.

Go here:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/

On the right hand side it says itunes 7 Download now. That's the software you need to use with an ipod.

take the ipod back and buy a sony, ipod suck I have been waiting on the "ipod help line" for 30 mins on my mobile.
My ipod shiffle won't work at all!!

Apple recommends that iTunes customers using Windows Vista upgrade to iTunes 7.2 or later. If you are using an iPod with iTunes on Windows Vista, please review the important information in Knowledge Base document

 

 

 

 

Ejecting iPod using Windows Explorer on Windows Vista may corrupt iPod

Issue

Some customers may see the following message when connecting an iPod to iTunes 7.2 or later on a computer running Windows Vista.

Solution

Microsoft has released an update for Windows Vista that addresses a situation where ejecting iPod from Windows Explorer or by using the "Safely Remove Hardware" feature in Windows Vista could corrupt your iPod. Apple recommends Windows Vista customers who own an iPod install this software update. For information on how to install this Microsoft hot fix, refer to the "Update your software" section below. Tip: iPod can always be ejected safely by choosing Eject iPod from the Controls menu within iTunes.

Update your software

Microsoft has made this Update for Windows Vista (KB936824) available via Windows Update as well as a separate download package. To download this update via Windows Update follow the steps below:

1. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, select Check for updates in the Security section. If the Control Panel is in Classic view, open Windows Update.
3. Click the View available updates link and be sure that Update for Windows Vista (KB936824) is checked.
4. Click Install.