Device manager sees ipod but ipod update doesn't

Hello, sorry to be a nuisance.
Hello,
Sorry, this has probably been dealt with before, but I can't see a solution so I thought I had better check.
I have a 4th generation 40gb ipod which I originally configured on my Mum's PC. I recently bought my own PC (moved out, hurrah!) and now am trying to install my iPod on my new PC (Windows XP).
However, whenever I plug it in, iPod updater refuses to accept that it is plugged into the machine, but it does appear in my PC's device manager.
Whenever I try to open it through device manager it just says that the drivers aren't installed correctly. Is there any way to get the drivers installed without using iPod updater?
I still have the iTunes CD that came with the ipod if that helps.
I've tried downloading updates for iTunes and updater but to no avail, put the iPod in disk mode, reinstalled the CD etc etc.
Cheers!
Chris

OK first thing you need to do is with it connected look to see if its listed in iTUnes, then see if its listed under "My Computer". sometimes it will show up as "IPOD" other times it just shows up as "Removable Disk".
If it shows up in "My Computer" and not iTunes this artical may be of some help http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716
PS anytime you uninstall iTUnes and quicktime, you will disable any antivirus/security programs before reinstaling iTUnes

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