IPOD sync problem

[efiste2]

I have a problem with my ipod or itunes, whenever i try to tranfser anything from the PC to the IPOD (4G photo) the file transfers, then i tunes starts to sync the ipod to the PC, and then wont stop. so i have to CTRL/ALT/DEL the PC to stop itunes running, Can anyone suggest whats wrong..............

[Ai Haibara]

You might check the following (all of these settings require you to have your iPod connected, though):

On the iPod Summary tab (from the left window, LIBRARY > DEVICES > (your iPod's name), or it'll automatically be selected when your iPod is connected):

Is the "Manually manage music" box selected? If not, iTunes will attempt to synchronize its library with the one on the iPod. "Enable disk use" couldn't hurt, either, but that's a different story.

Next, on the Music tab, there should be a checkbox for "Sync music".
On the Podcasts tab, there should be a "Sync" checkbox with a dropdown.
Finally, on the Contacts tab, you'll see two Sync checkboxes. For Contacts, it's "Sync contacts from:", and for Calendars, it's "Sync calendars from Microsoft Outlook." See if the behavior continues if all of these boxes aren't enabled.

[efiste2]

None of these boxes are ticked, only the manulayy manage music one, Ans even though i have reinstalled itunes, the program still insists on syncing. and i cant get it to stop!!, thanks for replying though

[Ai Haibara]

Hmm... does it do that anytime you try to transfer something to your iPod?

Have you noticed your iPod acting strange in any way? I believe (as I'm not at a computer that has iTunes installed at the moment, so I can't check) there should be an option to verify the iPod's working correctly in the Help menu.

[efiste2]

I have RESET my pod and also reinstalled the original ITUNES that came with the ipod, and fingers crossed all is ok. Thanks again for helping me out