Can't connect my iPod classic 5th gen to Windows Vista

I bought an iPod Classic 30gb off of Ebay and I can't get it to connect to my computer. My Computer runs off Windows Vista and I've tryed everything. I tryed reinstalling my Itunes with the newist verson. Even tryed puting it in disc mode. The Ipod and cord works fine and the iPod is formatted for windows. It dosen't show up on the computer any were, not even as a unknown USB or anything like that. I know the cord work cause the Ipod charges when I plug it in. I even tried to get the iPod to work on my bother's windows XP but it still didn't connect. Please Help! If need any more info ask.

Most likley, why the person is trying to ge rid of it.
Do the iPod Disk Diagnostic as posted earlier by tt2, it wont solve your problem, but helps in troubleshooting.
For others reading this I would also suggest getting the HDSmartdata before buying any pre-owned iPod Classic.

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