Apple mobile device usb Driver isn't  working

I have an Ipod Nano 3rd gen. and the problem i have is that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver has a yellow exclamation point next to it in device manager. When I try to reinstall driver it says CANNOT THIS HARDWARE THERE WAS A PROBLEM INSTALLING THIS HARDWARE: Apple Mobile Device USB Driver AN ERROR OCCURED DURRING THE INSTALLATION OF THE DEVICE
DRIVER IS NOT INTENDED FOR THIS PLATFORM.
I want to know how to fix this. What does it mean by not intended for this platform?
I've uninstalled every thing that comes with itunes(Bonjour, etc.) and it still won't work. It will sync to my brother's Mac but not to my PC. I've also synced it to my PC before. I need to know how to fix the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver.
Message was edited by: xxSHABANGxx
Message was edited by: xxSHABANGxx

Hello there,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
First of all, sorry to hear you are having so many troubles with your iPod. Take a look at this article for information and help on driver errors and installation. Even if you have already attempted some of these recommended troubleshooting steps, try just once more. It's worth a shot.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
B-rock

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