My 3rd generation ipod touch will not connect to itunes. i plug it up to the computer by USB and it makes a jingle and my computer recognizes it in the my computer screen, but it will not connect to itunes. what should i do?

my 3rd generation will not connect to itunes when i plug it up to the computer by USB. i have tried to do it with itunes open and closed. it wont recognize it but it is recognizes in the my computer screen. it even makes a jingle when plugged up. on my ipod i can download music wirelessly from my itunes. other than this issue my ipod works just fine. what should i do?

Try
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with              
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or              
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
Before you reinstall the Apple software, also remove iCloud vi Control Panel Remove programs. The reinstall the Apple programs
New cable and different USB port?
Runs this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

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