How can you get itunes to recognize your ipod?

i already installed itunes and everything.After I plugged the ipod in and it just wont recognize it. Im desperate

Windows or Mac?
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

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    I previously posted this question under a really bad title and got no answers, so here's a quick summary with a more relevant title:
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    - Jeff
    <My iPod was burning hot to the touch after all this disk activity!>
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    Okay.
    You have multiple options...
    http://www.copypod.net/
    http://discussions.apple.com/messageview.jspa?messageID=797432
    Do whichever seems easiest and you like the best.
    btabz

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    Double-Dee91 wrote:
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    If you are locked to iOS 3 then you have an iPod Touch 1st Gen.
    If you are locked to iOS 4 then you have an iPod Touch 2nd Gen.
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    i can't get itunes to recognize my ipod touch, 2nd gen.  synced it yesterday.  have restarted both computer and ipod.  my iphone syncs just fine.

    You might find these sites helpful:
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  • How can I get itunes to recognize my 7th gen. ipod nano

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