My ipod classic (160 gb) wont connect to my itunes.

ive downloaded the latest update of itunes, and when i plug my ipod in it says on the ipod it is connected but does not show up in my itunes library. I had to reset it to factory settings yesterday , would this have anything to do with it?

Thanks for the info, I see that all software are uptodate.
Try the Hard reset on the iPod
After charging till full charge, at least 2 hours (preferably 4 hours)
Toggle the Hold switch, make sure you dont see the red mark when you do the  next step
Reset the iPod -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs or till the Apple Logo comes ON
Then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
Here is the Apple support Article on the 5Rs
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
If this doesn't help, try a Restore/Update the iPod software.
if your music is MP3, then google "MP3 validator", download and  then run it, this will fix the ID3 tag coruuption, which causes the song skipping.
Good Luck!

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