My iPod touch isn't recognized by my pc.

I've tried everything. I've made sure the iPod was fully charged, I've rebooted the pc. I've reset the iPod. I've re-installed iTunes. I've even allowed the iPod battery to go completely dead hoping that would help to reset it. Nothing has helped so far and I've downloaded new music I want to add to the iPod.. What's up?

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
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When I plug it in and I open up iTunes, the device isn't shown.
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Hello, my Problem is that my Ipod Touch isn't Recognized in Windows or Itunes on my PC, on a Friends PC it works fine, so u guess the Ipod is ok..
1. I tried everything Restarted Apple Mobile Device Service and reinstalled
2. Reinstalled Itunes
3. Reinstalled Windows
4. Other USB Ports
5. Recovery Mode (In Recovery Mode the Ipod is recognized but can't Restore because bevore it Restores completly it gets automaticly disconnected and does'nt connect again)
I Restored my Ipod at the PC from my Friend, but it still doesn't work here.
The USB Ports also can't be the Problem, since all other USB Devices work fine. And the Ipod Touch worked fine as well till a few Days ago.
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What's the make and model of the PC? Is it a desktop or laptop PC?
Make sure the iPod touch is directly connected to a high-speed USB2 port on the PC. The tips in this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1286 will help rule out USB connection issues.
What security software is running on the PC?
If you haven't already, try to reconfigure, update, or uninstall the security software, as suggested here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125.
Also, this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1852 provides general tips that will resolve most issues that prevent the iPhone from being recognized by iTunes.
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