I can't get my iPod Touch to connect to iTunes or my computer, help!?

I have the latest version of iTunes, an account, ect. And when I plug my iPod Touch into the computer it doesn't register/show up at all. My computer doesn't show a mobile/removable device, or anything with Apple, iPod, or anything of the sort. Neither does iTunes.
My iPod touch is an older model, but I don't know which one exactly. It was given to me by my sister in law, and she reset it to factory settings so it's a completely blank slate and I can't do anything with it other than turn it on and off.
I've tried EVERYTHING on this site : http://www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch/assistant/itunes/
and even checked through some suggestions about drivers and things here in this help forum. I can't follow the steps because the drivers, or the device aren't showing up on my computer at all. Can someone please help me out here? I don't want to have this be a paper weight, I can't afford to buy a new one or anything.

try connecting the device in _*recovery mode*_, then restore from your backup.
also, make sure [_*Apple Mobile Device Service*_|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567] is installed and started.
JGG

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