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How to Restore, Copy, Backup iPods to Solve Problems and Add Features

Restoring or copying your iPod is sometimes the only way to do what you want (like use your iPod on multiple computers or on both a Mac and a PC) or to solve some difficult problems. This section will give you information on how to restore or reformat your iPod, copy iPod, backup iPod, or perform similar tasks.
iPod Restoring and Formatting 101
There are many things that are effected by the formatting of your iPod. This page will introduce you to many of those concepts and how to change your iPod’s formatting, reformat the iPod, or use formatting to use your iPod on multiple computers.
How to Reformat Your iPod
You usually don’t have to worry about formatting your iPod - it happens automatically when you first set up your iPod. If you use your iPod with a Mac, it is Mac formatted. If you use it with Windows, it gets Windows formatting. But what if you used to have a PC and just bought a Mac, or vice versa, and want to use your iPod with it? Then you have to reformat your iPod. Here's how.
How to Restore iPod to Factory Settings
Restoring your iPod is sometimes the only way to do what you want (like use your iPod on multiple computers or on both a Mac and a PC) or to solve some difficult problems. This is a step-by-step guide on how to restore the iPod.

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