PC thinks iPod is a Removable Disk

When I hook up my iPod to my laptop (Dell XPS M140), it shows up in My Computer as "Removable Disk (E:)". When I run the iTunes Diagnostics, the result is that no iPod is shown as connected. What do to?
Thanks,
Safety43

Connect the iPod to a rear port on your computer, and connect your keyboard and mouse. If you are on a network, disconnect from it. Now disconnect any other USB device including printers, cameras, thumb drives, external hard drives, modems, scanners, etc.
Now change the drive designation on the iPod. Try or M or P or Z. Also, make sure your drivers are current for all your other USB devices:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93499

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