2G Ipod shuffle not in my computer or in itunes

*I have an 2G Ipod shuffle, which was working fine then all of a sudden it will not show up in my computer or in itunes. I have tried re-installing itunes, re-setting & pretty much everything that Apple suggests on the website. It will not allow me to add songs or delete them. I have also tried it on another computer & it does the same thing. Can anyone suggest anything or should I just take it back?*

You should download this:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/ipod_itunes/ipodresetutility104forwi ndows.html
Hope this helps,
Darie.

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