HELP - Cant install iPod MINI

I am furious - spent all day with my birthday present. Doesn't work. While trying to install. I start the software on the CD, then plug in the iPod (software states that iPod is connected) then it states that it is checking for formatting - within seconds a dialog box pops up:
"iPodDeviceInternal assert"
assertion b failed at .\iPodDeviceCommon.cpp line 166
What do I do?

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Make sure you update it and scan it.
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