Connecting the Fifth Generation iPod to Windows

Seems many have this problem:
I have the 5th generation 30gb ipod classic, but my system doesn't recognize it nor reads my device in itunes...
ODDS:
ports are 2.0 greater! Reinstalled itunes! tried eveything with apple support- seriously! Cable is fine!
Note:
ipod will charge---when in mode it will show can disconnect, but will not show do not disconnect
All the ports are updated and function properly
** Apple mobile device shows as started with "services" file- through administrative tools 'under control panel'
*Apple mobile device does not show through device manager...
There is no mass USB, no apple USB, no other usb in device manager

Well start with these articles and see if that gets you anywhere...
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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
Also you might try forcing the iPod into disk mode first, then connecting it to your computer and see if that makes it show up in iTunes...
Putting iPod into Disk Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363?viewlocale=en_US
Windows confuses iPod with network drive or hard drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1493
Patrick

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I really need my ipod to show up on itunes!can anyone help?

Canned response, so some of the below stuff you already tried, so ignore those ones...
Start with these articles and see if that gets you anywhere...
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date
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
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes for Windows
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711
Also you might try forcing the iPod into disk mode first, then connecting it to your computer and see if that makes it show up in iTunes...
Putting iPod into Disk Mode
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
Windows confuses iPod with network drive or hard drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1493
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1679535&tstart=0
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[email protected]

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http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/1667
i

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First of all I am new with the ipod, and I am not familiar with this certain issues regarding videos on the ipod"
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I guss I'm not being clear, but here it goes again....
I click buy on the iTunes Store
It asks for my user name and password
Then it downloads my vid or what not
Then I sync my iPod
As far as I knew this was standered practice, in other words if you aready have on the computer you bought it on then you don't need to authorize it again unless you trasfer it to another computer.
Right?!?!
P.S. assuming you agree with me and every one else that buys from iTunes then yes you did say you need to authorize media twice.
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http://help.apple.com/iphone/8/#/iph3c79652c
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Safari Tabs: See the tabs you have open on your other iOS devices and OS X computers. See Browse the web.
Backup: Back up iPhone to iCloud automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi. All iCloud data and backups sent over the Internet are encrypted. See Back up iPhone.
Find My iPhone: Locate your iPhone on a map, display a message, play a sound, lock the screen, or remotely wipe the data. Find My iPhone includes Activation Lock, which requires your Apple ID and password in order to turn off Find My iPhone or erase your device. Your Apple ID and password are also required before anyone can reactivate your iPhone. See Find My iPhone.
Find My Friends: Share your location with people who are important to you. Download the free app from the App Store.
iCloud Keychain: Keep your passwords and credit card information up to date across all your designated devices. See iCloud Keychain.
Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

Connecting the Fifth Generation iPod to Windows

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