Computer recognizes ipod but itunes doesn't

Itunes use to recognize the ipod but now it doesn't. I've reformetted my computer & have the latest version of itunes. It started when I restored my ipod. Suddenly itunes won't recognize it but windows will. This was before & after I reformatted my pc. I've tried the suggestions on how to fix it but nothing works. Anyone have any idea how to get it to recognize the ipod??

See this article:
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ive tried everything that ive seen listed but nothing seems to work. My issue is that Windows recognizes ipod but itunes doesn't. I would really apprecaite it if someone could help me with this issue.

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Unfortunately, there is no one ‘Silver Bullet’ answer for this issue. Many things can contribute to the problem.
Try Resetting Your iPod while it's connected to the computer.
Hold down the Menu and Select buttons until you see the Apple logo (or Menu & Play/Pause in older models).
This will often get it recognized. It may take several attempts.
Try closing and re-starting iTunes. There have been cases where iTunes refuses to see an iPod, but after re-starting, it works again.
Also try re-booting the entire computer. Especially if the PC has been operating for a long time &/or many programs have been opened and closed, repeatedly.
Other USB connected peripherals may be the cause as well. Try removing all connected USB items and attaching the iPod. If you have a USB keyboard, it may be worth a try using the adapter to convert it to non-USB. If the iPod connects, continue plugging things back in until you have the problem return. You may have then isolated the issue. Sometimes it could be a printer, camera, Flash Card reader, or other attached device causing a conflict.
If your iPod shows up in Explorer under 'my computer' try changing the drive letter: Click on Start=>Control Panel=>Admin Tools=>Computer Management=>Disk Management. Right-Click on the iPod and select “change drive letter”. Choose something further along in the alphabet that is unused. Usually, “M”, “N”, “O” (or something similar).
If that doesn't work, Put Your iPod into Disk Mode then plug it in and you should be able to Restore the iPod
Also try these hints (and the other suggestions above) from any other USB port you may have on the PC. Sometimes switching USB ports can make all the difference.
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Firstly the ipod wouldn't sync, and after literally hours of messing, itunes kept saying "error: cannot sync". I still haven't resolved that issue.
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All the help seems to be for XP, but I have vista.
Why do the same problems happen over and over and over? I hate my ipod, and wished I had never bought one.
Anyone, please help before I put a stiletto heel through it.

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If you're trying to connect your iPod to a laptop, read also this:
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When I connect the iPod the PC recognizes it and starts to synchronize with iTunes, but the charging icon appears full with a lighting bolt and it is not animated. After a while the when the battery is low, the iPod turns off and the synchronization is interrupted.
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1G and 2G models can't talk USB at all. Firewire only, period.
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Got my Nano (2d gen) a few days ago and have been stumped since I can't use it. Here's a few details. I'm running Windows 2000 with SP4. In trying to sync I have used both my laptop's USB 1.1 port but also a USB 2.0 card with and without additional power (which can sometimes cause problems). I have tried the 5 R's to no avail.
Here's what's happened so far. Initially when I connected the Nano Windows would look for the appropriate driver. After a minute or so, the computer would lock up and reboot. This happened 5 or 7 times. Very frustrating.
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I have searched and searched this forum and the web but to no avail. Are there smarter minds out there that can help me with this problem?
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I went through the steps in the document a day or so ago but it didn't help. I will try one more time, paying close attention to the details.
On a different note, just after I posted my question I attached my Nano and let it look for the appropriate driver. However, this time I pointed it to the WINNT\Systems32\drivers directory and my computer locked up and rebooted.
So I'm thinking there's an underlying problem and I'm just don't want to think about doing a re-install or re-format of my HDD.
There is one thing I can report. I was able to sync on my office computer so the problem's not the Nano.
Will let you know if anything changes. Thanks for the quick response.

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Make sure you have the most recent version of itunes. And if you do have the most recent version of itunes. Check to make sure your ipod software is up to date. If either or is out of date it will cause itunes not to sync with the ipod.
Itunes versions should be - 5.0.1
- you can find the version by going to help and then about itunes. In the strolling box you should see version .....
Ipod software version should be 1.2
- you can check this on the ipod by going to setting and then about. scroll down and you should see the version 1.2

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I think it stopped working around 7.01...I couldn't buy music now I can't even open itunes.
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