How can I make my computer recognize my 4th Generation iPod Touch again?

I can no longer connect my iPod Touch to my laptop and sync it. It will still recharge via the USB cable, but other than that it is unrecognized and I have tried searching for the proper drivers for it, but to no avail. It has worked perfectly for over a year now and then one day... Nothing.

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

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