Cant Charge/connect ipod touch. Get an error saying "One of the USB devices attached to your computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it" . HELP.

Ok . so my ipod touch 2G , used to be all ok . its just yesterday i went to charge my ipod it wouldnt do anything . Then after being plugged in for a bit , i got pop up saying " "One of the USB devices attached to your computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it" .
Ive tried plugging this into 3 other computers same error message pops up .
PLEASE help me . thanks (:

Uninstall your USB drivers in your computer & reinstall.
contact your pc manufacturer for the steps.
Although I am working on behalf of HP, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
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