"IPOD can not be used because it requires iTunes version 7.6 or later"

I keep getting this message: "IPOD can not be used because it requires iTunes version 7.6 or later". I have intstalled version 8.0 but it still will not show this new 3rd generation nano in the source list when I plug it in. We have to other ipods (original video version and 2nd generation nano) and they work fine. Please help if you can. My 10 year old daughter has this new gift that we can't figure out!!

I am having a similar issue. My kit is as follows:
Laptop with Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1
iTunes 7.5
3rd Generation 8Gb iPod Nano (v1.1.2 PC)
5th Generation 30Gb iPod with video (there are no issues with this)
A while back, on connecting the iPod Nano to my PC, i was prompted to upgrade the software. Clicked "yes" and the software installed. Now when I connect the iPod Nano to my laptop I get an error message in iTunes saying "iPod cannot be used because it requires iTunes version 7.6 or later". I am unable to download any later versions of iTunes, however, as they require Service Pack 2 for XP (and I cannot install this for a number of reasons).
Is there any way I can revert the Nano to its previous software level as I am currently unable to add/remove any music to it?

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Credit to razorianfly for this information...
Try This:
1. Turn iPod Touch OFF completely.
2. Plug iPod Touch into PC/MAC while still of.
3. Turn iPod touch on, then IMMEDIATELY do the following steps \/
4. Hold the 'Home button' and 'sleep/wake' button together for atleast 5 seconds.
5. The Apple logo will appear
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6. iTunes will recognise iPod in 'Recovery mode'
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filterc-r wrote:
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