iPod Shuffle 2 Error: Disk could not be read from or written to

Had a bit of a problem getting my iPod Shuffle 2 set up.

Turns out theres a known problem the first time you attempt to sync the cutie. Its all about enabling hard drive use and applying the change before the Shuffle finishes syncing.

Theres a very easy to follow set of instructions here, which goes like this.......

Stage 1

1. Close iTunes
2. Disconnect iPod
3. Go to Start
4. Right click My Computer
5. Select Manage
6. Double click Services and Applications
7. Double click Services
8. Find iPod Service in the list and select it
9. Click Stop the service OR right click and select Stop

Stage 2

1. Connect the iPod
2. Go to Start
3. Select My Computer
4. The iPod should appear in the drive list. Right click and select Format…
5. Press the Start button and erase all data
6. Disconnect the iPod

Stage 3

1. Go to Start
2. Right click My Computer
3. Select Manage
4. Double click Services and Applications
5. Double click Services
6. Find iPod Service in the list and select it
7. Click Start the service OR right click and select Start

Stage 4

1. Open iTunes
2. Connect the iPod
3. The iPod Setup Assistant window will be displayed
4. Enter a name for your iPod
5. Leave the checkbox ticked for Automatically choose songs for my iPod and press OK
6. As the iPod proceeds to Autofill, quickly select the Settings tab before it finishes
7. Tick the box that says Enable disk use
8. A message window will appear. Press Ok
9. Press Apply
10. Once Autofill is complete, disconnect the iPod
11. Close iTunes

Stage 5

1. Open iTunes
2. Connect the iPod
3. Problem should be fixed allowing you to update and upload your music to the iPod