There is only one way to get it to work under Vista 64bit, that is using Virtualization Software, as in Running an OS within an OS, and so far only one program I found does it well...
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This is what you need
-32bit Windows XP Installtion Disc
-VMWare Workstation
You can get a 30 day demo of VMware from
http://www.vmware.com/products/ws/
Works great easy to use, just select how much RAM you want to use and size of Hard drive then just install windows as you normally would, no drivers needed and sound worked first time for me....
Now I can do the video encoding/Ripping in Vista 64bit, then once it is done load up VMware, and Run the Virtual XP OS and transfer it to the Ipod.., YOu can Use Itunes as you normally would..
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