My windows 7 laptop with current itunes working will not recognize my ipod touch as new hardware/device. I tested my usb port, rebooted computer with and without ipod - no luck. Ideas?

Mested usb port-oky windows 7 laptop with current itunes working will not reognize my ipod as a new device/hardware.  I have tested usb port-ok; rebooted with and without ipod plugged - no luck. Ideas?

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iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

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