Cannot update ipod for disk use

When I plugged my new iPod into a second computer, it asked if I want to sync it to this computer. I said no, and clicked "don't ask me again". Now I want to use as a hard drive, but when I plug it in, the iPod mounts, "updates", then unmounts. iTunes still shows it, but I can't change the settings and update it because the iPod now has its normal screen as though it isn't plugged in.
Very frustrating. I've tried about 30 things and short of completely restoring it and being more careful about how I answer questions (and recopying 40gigs from my other computer) I can't think of a way to use it like I have every other iPod I've used.

plug it back into the first computer, use those preferences to enable disk use and then try to use it as drive on second computer.

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