Error message in iTunes 7 (recognizing iPod)

Hi, I own a 5th gen iPod and am running iTunes on Windows XP. I recently downloaded both iTunes 7 and the newest iPod update. Since installing each of these upgrades, each time I attempt to connect my iPod to my laptop I receive the following error: "iTunes cannot read the contents of the iPod. Go to the summary tab in iPod preferences and click Restore to restore this iPod to factory settings." The problem is that since the iPod doesn't show up on my iTunes source list (though I see it in My Computer) I can't reach the preferences tab anyway. I also noticed my entire music library has been wiped clean off the iPod. I've tried a couple of the 5 Rs as well as a few troubleshooting procedures off the Support site, but nothing has worked. Am trying to avoid reinstalling any updates. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Dell Inspiron 600m   Windows XP  

upgrading might be worth trying. itunes 7.0.1.8 just came out earlier today.
(i'm not sure precisely what issues have been addressed with the new version, at this stage, but it seems worth a shot if you were thinking about reinstalling anyway.)

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