IPod Mini Restarts PC

A long time ago, my cousin bought a 20GB iPod (I think), and we tried to get it to work on my Windows XP computer, but it would always restart. So we took it to another computer and it's always worked fine.
I've had a new iPod Mini for a few months now, and it has always had the same problem. I can sometimes update songs, but only if the iPod is turned off and iTunes is not on pause or playing anything when I connect my iPod. It will also restart my computer if I try to change the iPod settings in iTunes while the iPod is connected.
I've switched from a USB port on the front of the computer to one in the back, and that hasn't solved the problem...that's the only thing I can think of to do. Can anyone help?
Thanks!

Your'e not alone mines started doing the same thing. soon as I connect it to the computer it shows itunes than reboots itself. after several attempts it finally stops. a pain in the butt
pooda wooda

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