Error: This disc could not be read from or written to....

Hi,
Just got a new ipod video 30g. When transferring songs, fails after a while....transfers some songs then this error pops up:
"Attempting to copy to the disk 'Joe's Ipod'failed. The disc could not be read from or written to."
I've searched this in the help section and this page comes up:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301267
But my computer software is very minimal..and Windows XP is up to date. Cords appear fine and not loose...
HAVE NO IDEA What the problem is. I've tried restoring it to original settings. I've even reinstalled iTunes...
Anyone know what to do?
Is my iPod just faulty?
Ipod video 30g Windows XP
Windows XP

Hey there,
Have you tried any of the troubleshooting techniques from below? Check it out. Hope it helps.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1207
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