Kinds of IPOD Files

Main IPOD Affiliation

.IPOD

Formatting:	.ipod
Type:	Rockbox Firmware File

IPOD is a system file used by Rockbox, a custom firmware for iPods, SanDisk MP3 players, and other portable music players. It saves system-level data and bootloader binaries that are used to run the operating system.

Programmer:	Open Source
Kind:	System Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipod

Software Programs That Open The Rockbox Firmware File:

Rockbox Utility by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Sources of IPOD Problems

Issues Opening IPOD Files

Rockbox Utility Disappeared

If you attempt to load your IPOD file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open IPOD Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Rockbox Utility for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your IPOD because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you don't have Rockbox Utility installed, and you know of another program to open your IPOD file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Incorrect Rockbox Utility Version

Your Rockbox Firmware File file is incompatible with Rockbox Utility because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Rockbox Utility version from the Open Source website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Rockbox Firmware File file was created by a newer version of Rockbox Utility than you have on your PC.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of IPOD file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: Not having the right Rockbox Utility version on your computer can cause problems opening IPOD files.

More Causes of Problems Opening IPODs

Although you might already have Rockbox Utility or another IPOD-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Rockbox Firmware File files. If you are still having problems opening IPOD files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• IPOD file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the IPOD file inside the Windows Registry
• Rockbox Utility or another IPOD application experienced a flawed installation
• Your IPOD can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your IPOD is infected with malware
• IPOD-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Rockbox Firmware File file successfully