Cannot sync ipod to vista

I am having 3 problems -
1. my ipod does not show as a device in itunes
2. the synch ipod selection in file is greyed out
3. the computer will not recognize my USB cable.
I have tried reloading 7.3, buying new USB cables, using different ports and also the reloading in the computer mgt USB section - it reads my USB driver as an unknown device and when I download it tells me it is all current. Then if I plug it back in, I get the 'doesn't recognize driver message'
Help - I'm not a techie and I've tried researching everything but can't figure this one out!

You posted your question in the "iPAD" section of the Forum.  Try posting in the "iPOD" section.

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