format: windows?

prophet · prophet #1 (**permalink**)

09-09-2004, 02:34 AM

Ok... so...

I owned my iPod before I got my iBook. So in the time while I had it plugged into my parent's PC, it obviously got formated to windows. But now I have my iB, and it works perfectly fine... except it says windows in the "about" menu.

I was wondering if that actually caused any problems, and also how might I change it?

Avalon · Avalon #2 (**permalink**)

09-09-2004, 05:09 AM

I have mine Windows formatted too, because I also use it as portable HD for data transfer. No problems yet, allthough transfer and syncing with the Mac seemed to be faster before.

The only way to change it is to restore your iPod with the iPod software on your Mac, which means you'll loose everything saved on it. And also, once it is Mac formatted, Windows will not recognise it anymore, because it can't read HFS+ (the Mac file system)

prophet · prophet #3 (**permalink**)

09-09-2004, 01:48 PM

interesting... I guess I'll just leave it then.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
iPod for Windows and Mac?	MacAddikt	iPod Hardware and Accessories	12	03-31-2007 09:33 AM
Mac dial in to Windows RRAS tips	kermit4karate	OS X - Operating System	1	08-13-2004 01:56 PM

format: windows?

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

prophet #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	09-09-2004, 02:34 AM Ok... so... I owned my iPod before I got my iBook. So in the time while I had it plugged into my parent's PC, it obviously got formated to windows. But now I have my iB, and it works perfectly fine... except it says windows in the "about" menu. I was wondering if that actually caused any problems, and also how might I change it?
	QUOTE Thanks

Avalon #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 25, 2004 Location: Luxemburg, Europe Posts: 1,779 Mac Specs: PowerMac G5 Dual 2GHz (June 2004), 2.5GB, Airport, black 5G iPod 30GB, white MacBook 2.0 2GB	09-09-2004, 05:09 AM I have mine Windows formatted too, because I also use it as portable HD for data transfer. No problems yet, allthough transfer and syncing with the Mac seemed to be faster before. The only way to change it is to restore your iPod with the iPod software on your Mac, which means you'll loose everything saved on it. And also, once it is Mac formatted, Windows will not recognise it anymore, because it can't read HFS+ (the Mac file system)
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)