How Do I Restore My iPod Touch If My Computer Does Not Recognize My Ipod

Evey time I connect my iPod a message comes up saying
"An iPhone has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect the iPhone, Then try again."
I think i need to restore it but how do i do that if it cant recognize my iPod

Try putting it in to DFU mode and restore from there

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hiya!
hmmmmm. that model is a Dell notebook, isn't it?
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