Device is not Recognised/Malfunctioned

Same problem as a few people apparently. Purchased Vista 32-Bit today, plugged the iPhone in and it's refusing to recognise the software and simply says the "USB Device has malfunctioned". I've re-installed iTunes, Re-installed iTunes with UAC turned off, I've installed older versions of iTunes and tried to find new drivers (Simply says they are up to date).
Any help is really appreciated, going crazy here.

Sorry for the double post.
I tried connecting my iPhone to the wallsocket via the white power-plug thing, and even that is not working. I also connected it to another PC (No monitor etc. just the base unit) and there was no connection.
Even though when I plug it into this PC with Vista it says the Device is not recognised or USB Malfunctioned. Is it an issue with the iPhone itself or possibly with the power cable?

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