A used iPod Nano is not recognized by Windows XP

I have an iPod Nano 2nd Gen, I have iTunes, that I cannot get to connect to my pc or iTunes and the iPod does charge(it acted like it). And when I connect the iPod to computer the computer says USB Device Not Reconized. Windows XP SP3. Formatted for Windows. Tried it with Windows XP SP2 and three different cables. What can I do?

Hello there,
Have you tried some of the basics yet such as trying a different connector cable or simply plugging the iPod into different ports? Perhaps try and reset the iPod with it connected to your PC. To do this, toggle the hold switch on and off, then press and hold the Select (Center) and Menu buttons together until the Apple logo appears. You may want to attempt this a few times for good measure.
If still no luck, try and force the iPod into Disk Mode.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1363
Here is more troubleshooting procedures to follow for this issue. It may eventually lead to you needing to uninstall and reinstall iTunes and all Apple software completely.
[iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows|http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369]
As well as this one.
[iPod appears in Windows but not in iTunes|http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1363]
B-rock

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