Another iPod Mini showing in XP but not iTunes.

I think the subject pretty much says it all.
Up until this week, my Ipod was connecting into iTunes without problem, then all of a sudden it is being picked up by windows but iTunes doesn't see anything, nor does the auto updater. (At least I can keep it charged with the music I already have on it)
Have tried reinstalling itunes, resetting the ipod and upgrading to itunes v6, none of which have actually helped.
Have been going through the discussions since it happened trying to find a solution, and so far nothing, and more advice from the community or Apple itself would be greatly appreciated.

Stompie, you might want to consider reinstalling something called Apple Mobile Device Support, which is what allows the iPod touch and iPhone to communicate with the computer. Part of what makes the iPod touch be recognized as a camera only is a malfunctioning AMDS.
Go to your Applications folder
Drag iTunes.app to the Trash
Navigate to: Macintosh HD/Library/Receipts/
Drag AppleMobileDeviceSupport.pkg to the trash
Navigate to: Macintosh HD/System/Library/Extensions/
Drag AppleMobileDevice.kext to the trash
Restart the Mac
Empty the Trash
Download & install from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download
Reinstalling iTunes won't change any of your preferences or library media, so you don't have to worry about losing your music or any of its data, although a good backup is always a good idea.
Hope this is helpful
CG

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