If you’re getting Error 1418 in iTunes when you try to sync your iPod, try the following steps to fix this issue:

1. Click Start > Run and type regsvr32 softpub.dll

2. When you receive the message that the DLL has been registered, click OK and perform the same steps for each of the following commands one by one under Start > Run:

regsvr32 wintrust.dll
regsvr32 dssenh.dll
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 sccbase.dll
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
regsvr32 mssip32.dll
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32 initpki.dll

If these steps do not fix the issue, see if you can disconnect any other USB devices from your computer (except keyboard and mouse) to see if that fixes the issue.
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When you sync an iPod in Windows XP, you may get the following error:

The iPod “name iPod” cannot be updated. An unknown error occurred (-50)

To solve this problem, try the following:

1. Click Start > Run and type regsvr32 softpub.dll

2. When you receive the message that the DLL has been registered, click OK and perform the same steps for each of the following commands one by one under Start > Run:

regsvr32 wintrust.dll
regsvr32 dssenh.dll
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 sccbase.dll
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
regsvr32 mssip32.dll
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32 initpki.dll

Add additional clocks with different time zones to your iPod Nano (3rd generation).

1. Choose Extras > Clocks.

2. On the Clocks screen, click the Center button and choose Add.

3. Choose a region and then choose a city.

When you’re out and about listening to your iPod Nano (3rd generation) you may want to add songs to your On-The-Go Playlist. Here’s how.

1. From the Main Menu select Music.

2. Select music my Artists, Albums, etc.

3. Navigate to the song you wish to add.

4. With the song highlighted, press and hold the Center button on your iPod until the selection flashes. The song is then added to your On-The-Go playlist.

Where to find the serial number to your iPod Nano (3rd generation).

1. Choose Settings from the Main Menu.

2. Select About.

3. Details about your iPod appear, press the center button 2 times. Your Serial Number will be displayed.

There seem to be many people that aren’t aware that you can add games to your iPod Nano (3rd generation) or iPod (5th generation). The Apple supported way is as follows.

1. Open the iTunes Store in iTunes.

2. Click the iPod Games link on the left store menu.

3. Select the game you want to add and click Buy Game.

4. Select your iPod nano on the left menu list and click the Games tab.

5. Select Sync games.

6. Click All games.

7. Click Apply.

If you need your iPod Nano to be secure, you may want to be able to lock the screen with a password.

1. Select Extras

2, Select Screen Lock.

3. Enter a combination. Use the wheel to select a number. Press the Center button to confirm your choice.

So you can’t get into your iPod Nano because you forgot the password you set to lock the screen? Well, unfortunately you will need to Restore the software. Doing so will clear all content off of it. Here’s how.

1. Attach your iPod Nano to the computer.

2. Open iTunes, select the iPod Nano on the left side.

3. Click the Summary tab.

4. Click Restore and follow the instructions to complete the restore process.

How to make your iPod Touch forget a network so that it doesn’t automatically connect to it.

1. Choose Wi-Fi and tap next on the network.

2. Tap Forget this Network.

You can use your iPod Nano as an audio recorder by performing these steps:

1. Connect a microphone to the dock connector port.

2. Select the Quality:

Low = 22.05 kHz to save space
High = 44.1kHz for high-quality stereo

3. To begin recording, select Record.

4. When you are done, select Stop and Save.

You can play recordings by selecting Extras > Voice Memos and select the recording.

Getting rid of a web clip from the Home screen on your iPod Touch can be tricky to figure out. Here’s how.

1. Touch and hold any Home screen icon until the icons begin to wiggle.

2. Tap the X in the corner of the Web Clip you wish to delete.

3. Select Delete, then press the Home button to save your changes.

I had a problem where a window would appear with a folder that said iPod_Control whenever I attached my iPod or put music on it using iTunes. The window would disappear after about 5 seconds.

For some reason, my iPod was detected by Windows as a USB Mass Storage Device. I noticed that there were 2 of these listed in my Device Manager. One of them seemed to indicate a problem with a little yellow icon. After removing both of these Mass Storage Devices, I then restarted my computer. The problem was then solved.

Here is a step by step process on how I did this.

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I recently experienced a problem with my iPod Shuffle where it would take over one of my mapped network drives. This became increasingly annoying. Sometimes my music files would get copied out to the network drive instead of the iPod. Luckily I was able to solve the problem by changing the drive letter to the iPod.

1. Right-click My Computer and select Manage.

2. Click Disk Management on the left side.

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People that use headphones are said to go deaf over time because they tend to play music too high. Setting a limit on the volume on your iPod can be a good idea to prevent ear injuries. Here’s how to limit the volume level on your iPod Shuffle.

1. Plug in the iPod Shuffle.

2. Start iTunes.

3. Click the iPod Shuffle on the left.

4. Click the Settings tab at the top of the screen.

5. Check the Limit maximum volume box, then set the minimum audio level using the sound bar. You can also click the lock to prevent changes to the maximum volume.

6. Click Apply in the lower right corner.

How to set one of your pictures in your iPod Touch as your wallpaper.

1. Tap Photo Library.

2. Select the photo.

3. Drag to pan, or pinch to zoom in or out, until the photo looks the way you want.

4. Tap the photo to display the controls, then tap and tap Set Wallpaper.