If your iPod is stuck in Recovery Mode, this fix should restore your iPod to the factory settings, but a backup should have been created automatically when the OS was updated so you will have the option to restore from backup once the repair is made. If iTunes is open, exit iTunes Disconnect iPod from computer USB Click Start menu on desktop Go to Control Panel Go to Programs Go to Programs and Features Select Apple Mobile Device Support and click repair Connect iPod to computer USB (device should install automatically) Open iTunes When prompted, click restore iPod OS should install now and restore factory settings iPod will automatically restart when OS is successfully installed, and you will have the option to setup as new or restore from backup. If you wish to keep your files and settings, click restore from backup and wait until your iPod is fully synced. If there are any discrepancies in your contacts or whatever, you will have the option to choose the correct contact to sync now or sync later. Once your iPod is fully synced, follow the prompts on the iPod and that's it! Now the next step will be figuring out how to use your iPod with the fancy new OS!
