How to upgrade to ios5 on 4th generation ipod touch?

trying desperately to upgrade a 4th gen ipod touch to ios5. just about ready to throw the darn thing out i finally resorted to adding iTune to my laptop (which i DID NOT want to do). Now i have the new iTunes - no longer can see my device and GRRRRRRRRR! The generic info on Apple site references wirelessly upgrade to ios6 but must have ios5 - grrrrr!!!!!

If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar. The sidebar is where Devices appears. and Control+B to show the Menu bar
Did you do everything here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Including
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
New cable and different USB port?
Runs this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem
Btw you will update to 6.1.3.

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