Can't sync an iPod.

I have two iPod, and a Mac
I am able to sync one iPod but not the second. I have turned off the "defective " device  completely , and the Mac,
Restarted iTunes. All with no joy.
The iTunes page does not seem to load in " old " fashion, in that it does not give an indication of a device connected on the scroll bar at the left when I connect up with either device.
Any ideas what's wrong ?

I also had this problem yesterday - on Windows - following the upgrade to 11.02 (? - most up to date version anyway) last week (everthing fine before then). My iPod shuffle loaded and updated OK, but when I tried my Classic as well it was not recognised and did not update. I will try the steps here this evening:
support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
to ensure the mobile device application is running OK.
ajbic

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