This depends on whether the computer in question has the iOS firmware file on the drive; if not, iTunes will have to download it from Apple's servers, and since it's around 750 MB it could take a while. Resetting it to factory settings from the iPod is probably a better idea in this particular situation. On 08/07/2012, Steve Nutt <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi BJ< > > Just plug into iTunes, go down to the device name, tab to the Restore > button > and hit it. Job done. How hard is that? Everything will be deleted. > > All the best > > Steve > > -- > Computer Room Services > 77 Exeter Close > Stevenage > Hertfordshire > SG1 4PW > Tel: 01438-742286 > Mob: 07956334938 > Fax: 01438-759589 > Email: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk > > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > BJ Edwards > Sent: 08 July 2012 12:47 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Ipod touch > > Hi chaps, > > Don't worry, I'm not trying to use this list to flog something, I just > want some advice before I go on to another list (or Ebay) to sell it. > > We have an Ipod Touch, it has barely been used, but we just don't get > on with it. Now, I haven't the time to hook it up, wrestle through the > maze of menus and gestures in order to remove the music that's on it. > The question I have is, if we were to sell it as is, would the buyer > be able to access any information, personal or otherwise, from the > device? or could they just delete the music and start from scratch? > > Thanks > > BJ > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq