Computer froze while iPod plugged in -still plugged in

I had just plugged in my new iPod for the first time and after about an hour of loading the computer froze. It is still plugged in to the other computer (I have two). What should I do and what can I expect? I have not reset the computer yet, it is still frozen, and the iPod says do not disconnect.
Please help!

ok well for anyone who has the same problem, we left it plugged in, and restarted the computer, and the iPod is fine.

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