Cannot identify IPOD Gen 6 in ITUNES. IPOD sometimes appears in My Computer, sometimes not

Have windows 8.1 and IPOD NANO Gen 6. Used to work OK. Now, cannot see Nano in Windows, when plugged in starts ITUNES but get message 'cannot reciognize device".

Hello Arthur,
It sounds like your iPod is not recognized in iTunes and in My Computer (sometimes) on your Windows computer. I found an article with steps to address this:
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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After reviewing your post, the iPod is not recognized in iTunes. A frustrating situation to be sure. You haven't mentioned what OS the computer you are using uses. You can choose what article to use either OS X or Windows from this quoted section.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
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