you can use this programm if you want to avoid iTunes:
http://download.cnet.com/CopyTrans-Drivers-Installer/3000-18546_4-75300288.html?tag=mncol

it will install all the components of iTunes MM will need to "see" the iPod/iPhone but not the entire programm.

An other solution would be:
1. Download the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe is you're using 64-bit) file
2. Rename the .exe to .msi
3. Get 7-Zip to extract only what you need from the iTunes installer archive.
4. Open up the zipped file (right click 7-zip -> Open Archive, open .rsrc directory) and extract AppleMobileDeviceSupport.msi (AppleMobileDeviceSupport64.msi for 64-bit), and QuickTime.msi (Quicktime lite recommended instead)
4.1 iTunes v9.1 - In the .rsrc directory, opend the RCDATA directory and extract the CABINET file. Rename it to amds.cab, open that file again with 7Zip, and then extract the .msi files as above.
5. Install these files

[quote="capoderra"]Did anyone else install MM because they were told you could sync with an iPod without iTunes and are now feverishly disappointed to have it pointed out that one needs iTunes to sync with MM? Can anyone explain to me why ANYONE would download MM or anything else if you are still requiring the ball-and-chain iTunes installed on your computer?[/quote]
See here, straight from the developers mouth:
http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=57443&p=295510&hilit=itunes#p295510


Just because iTunes is installed on the PC, does not mean you have to use it. Regardless, if you expect to be able to upgrade the firmware, you're going to need iTunes anyway.

Did anyone else install MM because they were told you could sync with an iPod without iTunes and are now feverishly disappointed to have it pointed out that one needs iTunes to sync with MM? Can anyone explain to me why ANYONE would download MM or anything else if you are still requiring the ball-and-chain iTunes installed on your computer?

Thanks.... I reinstalled the latest iTunes and I'm in business with MM!! Happy Valentimes to me!

[quote="goldiekirks"]Is the Quicktime the thing? I'm experiencing this same problem. Win7 sees iPod Touch as a camera; MM says I have no devices connected.[/quote]
You need to have iTunes and Quicktime installed for the iPhone/Touch support drivers.

Is the Quicktime the thing? I'm experiencing this same problem. Win7 sees iPod Touch as a camera; MM says I have no devices connected.

[quote="Guest"]Have have both the latest MM and the latest itunes installed yet MM still doesn't recognize my ipod touch[/quote]
I had this issue when I'd installed Quicktime alternative instead of the normal Quicktime, maybe that is the case for you?

Have have both the latest MM and the latest itunes installed yet MM still doesn't recognize my ipod touch

[quote="BigBill"]Are You saying that iTunes HAS TO BE INSTALLED for MM to work correctly with iPod Touch 32GB 3G (MC008LL/A)
I have MM 3.2.0.1294 but have no iTunes on my computer and I DON'T WANT to install iTunes, however, MM does not recognize iPod Touch.[/quote]
Yes.

Are You saying that iTunes HAS TO BE INSTALLED for MM to work correctly with iPod Touch 32GB 3G (MC008LL/A)
I have MM 3.2.0.1294 but have no iTunes on my computer and I DON'T WANT to install iTunes, however, MM does not recognize iPod Touch.

You'll need to ensure that iTunes is installed and upgrade to the latest MM.

*bump*

Ditto!! Help PLS!!

iTunes see my wifes iTouch, and Windows auto-connect asks to sync up with MM, but there is no new drive letter assigned and MM does not see it!!!

Is this MM or windows?

Same problem here. ITunes works fine with my 32GB Touch, but MM does not see it connected.

the same thing is happening to me, im looking for info everywhere but there is absoutly nothing and i badly need help