I have an ipod nano 3rd generation 4G, computer recognizes it but not iTunes

I have an ipod nano 3rd generation 4G, computer recognizes it but not iTunes.

Hello bsowell,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
You can use the following article to troubleshoot your issue:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Regards,
Jeff D.

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