PROBLEM!!

[alreadygone]

Bought a new Ipod "classic" on the advice of two friends. This is instead of installing a disc changer on my boat.

Problem being, my computer will not open the Ipod download file. Get message saying need a new updated driver. While I can converse here, and have started managing my business on another dedicated computer, I am all but computer illiterate. Seem to get suggestions from Microsoft site that I need service pack 2 update, this seems to be more of a spyware-intrusion guard.

Can anyone give me relatively simple solution so I can start using this high dollar toy?


Best,

Bob

 

[tom slick]

you should update with service pack 2 and service pack 3 after that.

 

[PandaBear]

Originally Posted By: tom slick
you should update with service pack 2 and service pack 3 after that.


At least SP2 nowadays, or else there are so many backdoor virus or trojan can easily gets in.

 

[ZZman]

Also check Ipod website for any software you might need to download such as I-Tunes. Make sure you have latest version of Windows Media Player from the Microsoft site.

 

[Papa Bear]

Bob, I got a great 8-track for sale.....

I'll toss in the Guy Lombardo tapes to seal the deal.

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. no viruses or updates required.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

Originally Posted By: tom slick
you should update with service pack 2 and service pack 3 after that.


I thought that SP3 contained all previous updates, (SP1,SP2).
No??

 

[MysticGold04]

Yes, SP3 includes all of the updates from SP1 and SP2. You could install SP3 over a non SP version and be up to date.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

Thanks, MysticGold04.

Thought so.

 

[alreadygone]

Originally Posted By: PandaBear
Originally Posted By: tom slick
you should update with service pack 2 and service pack 3 after that.


At least SP2 nowadays, or else there are so many backdoor virus or trojan can easily gets in.


So, will SP2, or 3 actually get me the driver I need for Ipod? Have been using a spy and antivirus program from Webroot that seems to keep all the boogers out.

Please overlook my ignorance! While I occasionally snip at some of your automotive querries (the site in general), believe me there's a lot more I let slide

!

Bob

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: alreadygone
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
Originally Posted By: tom slick
you should update with service pack 2 and service pack 3 after that.


At least SP2 nowadays, or else there are so many backdoor virus or trojan can easily gets in.


So, will SP2, or 3 actually get me the driver I need for Ipod? Have been using a spy and antivirus program from Webroot that seems to keep all the boogers out.

Please overlook my ignorance! While I occasionally snip at some of your automotive querries (the site in general), believe me there's a lot more I let slide

!

Bob


No, the service packs do not give you IPod drivers. You should download the iTunes packages from Apple to get that.

 

[punisher]

ITunes requires some components installed in SP2. Not drivers per se, but net framework updates etc.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: punisher
ITunes requires some components installed in SP2. Not drivers per se, but net framework updates etc.


.NET framework (1.1, 2.0 and now 3.0) are separate components; though 2 and 3 are now considered "one" product. I concur that in order for some software to function, at least SP2 must be installed however.

 

[alreadygone]

Thanks guys. Have to get installation soonest.

Bob