Ipod touch 2nd gen will not sync with computer or i tunes

on ipod screen it says ipod disabled connect to itunes

Hello bigbthomson,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If your iPod touch is displaying that it is disabled and to connect to iTunes, then please see the information in the article linked to below.
Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.

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or
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- reset and restore from backup;
- uninstalled and re-installed iTunes on my PC.
- I've run the diagnostics tool in iTunes - all tests passed;
...plus various other suggested solutions I have found in the similar topics around here.
(I've checked and there are no restrictions to the songs, the computer is authorized, etc.)
Absolutely nothing works and it is very frustrating, as I usually only use the iPod for the music.
Please help.
Violet

Hello, VvioletT.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I see you are experiencing issues syncing your iOS device. Here are a couple articles that I would recommend going through when experiencing this issue.
iOS: Troubleshooting USB-related alerts when syncing
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5254
Resolve issues between iTunes and security software
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3125
Cheers,
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2. Whatever video is playing on the actual iPod gets stuck - as though it is on "pause", with the difference that you can push "play" and "pause" and the only thing that does is change the "play" or "pause" icon from one to the other or vice-versa--video will not actually play
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Alex_K
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"Use these settings to set up how iPod touch plays videos on your TV. For more
information about using iPod touch to play videos on your TV, see “Watching Videos
on a TV” on page 39.
Turn widescreen on or off: Choose Video and turn Widescreen on or off.
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composite cable. Your TV might use either of these, depending on where you bought
it. If you’re not sure which to use, check the documentation that came with your TV. "
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