Can't restore iPod! It clicks and whirrs but won't work :(

After trying to add new music to my iPod, something happened. Itunes would not recognize iPod. I tried to update software and all files were erased from my iPod. I tried to restore software but the iPod doesn't respond and I get an error message. I've tried the "five R's" but that doesn't help. My iPod clicks and whirrs and says do not diconnect. What's up?
PC Windows XP iPod 40 gig 3.1

You could try a format of the iPod in Windows. A full format does a check and remap of bad sectors on the iPod hard drive, and you would need to restore the iPod as normal (using the iPod updater) afterward. This can also work when the iPod is recognized by the computer, but not by the updater.
First, put the iPod into forced disk mode.
See: How to put the iPod into disk mode.
On your PC, go "my computer" and right click on the iPod, then choose "format". Ensure the settings are at "default" and that "quick format" is not checked. Now select "format". It will take a while, but when that's finished, restore the iPod using the updater.
If you need to, reset the iPod to exit disk mode.
You can also check the iPod's hard drive for errors using Windows ScanDisk.
Put the iPod into disk mode as previously mentioned. Go to "my computer" and right click on the iPod then select "properties", then "tools". Select the option to scan the disk for any errors.
To exit forced disk mode, reset the iPod.

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