[QfromStarfleet]

I had the same problem - in spite of what Apple says, USB is badly implemented on iPod colour. If you have a firewire port, try that - I had no trouble after using firewire, and there are thousands of postings on the 'iPod' discussion group to support this. If you dont have firewire, get a firewire card and cable - your troubles will be over. Good luck