Ipod won't charge on my computer

[bboykaot1k]

I have a 20GB 3rd Gen Ipod(i think the ipod looks like this(it has the rewind,menu,play/pause/forward under the screen n is on top of the wheel n middle button which can only scroll n enter)) well when i connect my ipod into the my usb my computer says something about device is not recognized but i can put songs on to my ipod using itunes but it won't charge my ipod i have windows xp home with service pack 2 i've tried updating my drivers but it keeps sayin no updates are needed. can anybody help me?

p.s i've tried restarting my ipod, reinstalling my itunes, recovering, reinstallin my drivers and nothing works i've also tried running my batteries dead but still nothing :confused:

[jhollington]

Hi and welcome to iLounge.

Unfortunately, if it's a 3G iPod (which it sounds like it is from your description), you won't be able to charge it over USB. The 3G iPods did not support charging over USB, only FireWire.

There is a dual-lead cable you can purchase from Apple's web site (see Apple iPod Dock connector to FireWire and USB 2.0 Cable (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=1D0936E6&nplm=M9688G/A)) that will allow you to connect to a FireWire charger and a USB port at the same time so that you can charge and sync your iPod. You'll either need to pick up this cable (or something similar), or get a powered FireWire card for your computer.

[bboykaot1k]

thank you jhollington for welcoming me to this forum. And thank you for the help i was hoping i was an easy free fix by just downloading haha i guess not but i guess i can go to an apple/ipod store at my local mall and pick it up once again thanks for your help:)