HT1459 ipod nano is not recognized by computer to sync using windows 7. If I uninstall then reinstall itunes does this fix problem and will I lose songs

my ipod nano is not being recognized by windows 7 when I now try to sync. Is the only way to fix this to uninstall and reinstall itunes and do I then have to redownload all my music?

Try a different cable. And are you connecting directly to your computer or through a USB hub?

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