SubscribeError When Syncing iPod: Disk cannot be read from or written to
Posted on Feb 29, 2008 under iPod Tips |Here’s a workaround for a problem when you sync your iPod with a Windows XP computer and you get an error:
Disk cannot be read from or written to
1. Disconnect the iPod.
2. Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click the Device Manager button.
5. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
6. Right-click Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller choose Disable.
Now try attaching your iPod again and syncing. Hopefully it will work. If it doesn’t check out the Apple article: “Disk cannot be read from or written to” when syncing iPod or “Firmware update failure” error when updating or restoring iPod
by you're Dumb, on March 11 2008 @ 3:38 pm
Whoa buddy, you’re real fucking smart, except for the fact that if you use a PCI card to make your USB ports 2.0 and disable it the ipod won’t work because it can’t be picked up with usb 1.
by admin, on March 11 2008 @ 4:54 pm
This post wasn’t meant as a permanent fix, but as a temporary workaround. Sorry if you find it “dumb”, but others have been thankful.
by Yuri, on May 8 2008 @ 4:58 pm
thanks a lot. i had this problem for 6 month. now i can sync it with no problem.