Click Wheel iPod not recognized by Vista Retail

I have a 20gb click wheel ipod that Vista v6.0 does not recognize in device manager. iTunes does not recognize the unit either.
I'm surprised that Apple has not addressed the problem comprehesively but rather suggests generic fixes for all their products such as the 5r's. Particularly given the number of customers with the same issue. Hope was dashed with the promise of a fix in the latest version of iTunes. End user fixes are innovative but I had hope that Apple would use its resources to address the issue with a retooled and workable driver (presuming this is where the issue is).
After searching the forums and trying every conceivable fix from formatting, usb ports, older versions of iTunes and Windows drivers, I'm in need of a fresh perspective.
The most noteworthy link to an article from end users I've attempted which unfortunately did not resolved the problem:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=2001067#2001067 (Thanks to Buegie for the comprehensive approach).
Is anyone aware of ongoing efforts from Apple to address the issue with a software fix or have they abandoned support of older models?

Ken,
UAC was disabled on the machine from the first day Vista was installed and long before any other software was installed. I suspect that it would have been disabled in safe mode regardless although I've never tested that theory.
I was surprised to read that Adobe would not install for you unless UAC was on. I installed Adobe Acrobat Pro 8 yesterday without UAC on and without incident.
Above you describe you are trying to resolve problems similar to my own. If your ipod was not recognized by Windows or iTunes, I encourage you to disconnect your cable from the pc, boot it in safe mode and then connect the cable. There are a number of different issues and fixes revolving around this issue but surely this would be one of the simple ones to try. I tried them all and I really mean all so I was nothing short of stunned to see this work. Good luck.

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