Cannot sync ipod to itunes......error messages

I have itunes downloaded to my computer. When I try and connect the ipod I get an error message that reads "itunes has detected an ipod that appears to be corrupted, you may need to restore the ipod". When i try to restore the ipod I get a message that says "ipod cannot be restored". I have tried to remove itunes and reinstall the software twice with no luck. I have even tried on another computer. However, I plugged the ipod into a friends computer who already has itunes working, and the songs load directly onto the ipod. I have tried all of the troubleshooting steps to try and correct the issue, i'm not sure how to proceed. If anyone has any advice......please advise.

So it is not working on your computer but is on your friend's computer?
Try connecting via a different USB port.
Also, try putting your iPod into Disk Mode prior to connecting it to the computer...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
Once you do this, try connecting it to your computer and restoring it.
Since you have reinstalled iTunes, I am assuming you are using the latest version of iTunes, 7.0.2, right?
btabz

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