I’m trying to use EphPod. When I start it up I receive an error message: “Cannot Create iPod_control”

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This is a simple fix, follow the steps below to resolve:

Open up the iPod Drive in My Computer
In there you will see a hidden folder called “iPod_control”. If you don’t see it, that’s because it’s hidden. Enable Viewing of Hidden files by clicking on Tools>Folder Options. On the “View” tab is where you can change this setting
Delete the “iPod_control”. Note: This will delete any music you have on your iPod but is necessary to start using Ephpod
Start up Ephpod again. You will be prompted to create the “iPod_control” directory. This time Ephpod will be able to create it.

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