I can't restore my Nano or force to Disk Drive mode

Help!
I have a 4 month old 2GB Nano that I cannot restore with IPOD updater nor can I force into Disk drive mode. It isn't recognized. Basically all the things I find on the help page. If I reset the IPOD (menu and select buttons) the nano will reset but it will not be recognized by Itunes or IPOD updater. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Make sure everything is up to date...
iTunes
iPod Updater
Updating iPod's Software
Now restart your computer. Connect your iPod nano up. Does it work?
Also, does your iPod nano show "Do Not Disconnect" when connected to the computer?
If the iPod nano is still not recognized...
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes for Windows
Also, connect it up to the computer and open My Computer. Is the iPod there? If so...
iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
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