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IPod is formatted to a Mac and I need to format it to a PC

i need to format my ipod from mac based to windows based

Posted on Dec 29, 2021 8:44 PM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2021 8:43 AM

Restore it using iTunes for Windows.

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Dec 31, 2021 8:43 AM in response to saint_john88

Restore it using iTunes for Windows.

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saint_john88 Author

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Dec 31, 2021 9:24 AM in response to turingtest2

Oh, duh.. can't believe I let such am obvious solution elude me. N00b moment. Lol, thank you! ✌

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Dec 31, 2021 10:26 AM in response to saint_john88

You're welcome. 🙂

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IPod is formatted to a Mac and I need to format it to a PC

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