Can't format iPod fifth generation for Windows XP

I restored my iPod because it froze and therefore I lost all of my data. I knew that would happen but now the iPod won't format for my computer! I tried many times but it only says Windows cannot complete the formatting. Does anybody have an idea how to format my iPod?

Why are you trying ot format it? If you Restored it in iTunes it should be formatted for your computer.

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