HT1386 Unknown error appears when I plug in my Ipod into my computer

When I plug my Ipod into my computer I get an error message saying, "This Ipod cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device Service is not started" what does this mean?

This should be easy:
How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows

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