Downloaded current ipod updater? check. but can't get it to work.

(I apologize in advance if this has already been addressed/answered.)
I've downloaded the most recent update for ipod, it's installed in my computer but I can't get it to run. It always prompts me to restart my computer, which I do...then nothing. It's this constant cycle of trying to get the update to run and nothing works. Also, I've noticed my computer runs really slow and keeps freezing while I attempt to do this - I don't know if that's related.
2. I can't get my computer to recognize my iPod. I've tried ALL (and I do mean all of them...repeatedly!) of the steps the website offered (try a different USB port etc., rename the disk drive -- only problem being the computer doesn't recognize the F drive or whatever is associated with my ipod) plus some of the tips offered on this forum (there are some really helpful & knowledgeable folks here!) and nothing.
It's driving me insane. As much as I try and solve it myself, I'm starting to get really confused.
Can someone help a girl out?
-Mary
Ipod version 3.1 - guess that means 3rd generation?   Windows XP  
  Windows XP  

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