Ipod not getting recognized by computer or itunes

okayyyy
so after my ipod wiping i connected it to my pc
and it was like
the ipod's in recovery mode you've got to reformat etc.
so i clicked the reformat button but my internet didn't work
so i switched pc's to my brother's (same op system)
but then the ipod wouldn't be recognized by his pc
(even though the connected, do not disconnect screen came up)
so i tried updated his itunes 7 to itunes 8,
but itunes 8 wouldn't open 'cause it says windows can't install it.
does that mean the pc's too old or something?
and what other options do i have to make the **** ipod work?
(and making internet work on my pc isn't an option)

I HAVE THE ANSWER!
If you go into your device manager, is there a little red x or yellow exclamation point next to the necessary drivers?
Right click and select Update Driver Software.
Click Browse My Computer and enter in C:\Windows\System32
Windows will find the iPod and so will iTunes!
YAY for music and stuff!
This took me about a week to unearth, but it was worth it, and I felt it should be shared
~Sarah

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