Computer nor Itunes recognizes Ipod

While my Ipod was updating the usb was pulled out of the computer. My computer nor Itunes recognizes the Ipod Video (30gb) and my Ipod won't turn on either even when the hold button is off. If anyone knows how to deal with this thing. Please help (I have to go on a trip for Christmas Vacation).

Have you had a chance to look at these troubleshooting pages? They may be of some help:
iPod missing in My Computer and in iTunes
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date

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    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
    iTunes for Windows: iTunes 7 doesn't recognize iPod
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304434
    iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes for Windows
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711
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    Message was edited by: Lucah
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    honestly on a Windows I do not know how, there are programs that you can download that will tell you, and there are unix scripts that can tell you. to find out how, you might want to talk to somebody who owns a windows and is proficient in using it.

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