I am switching to a new computer. Itunes doesn't detect my ipod

I am swithching to a new computer and iTunes doesn't detect my iPod. I have loaded iTunes on the computer along with all my music and play lists. When I connect my Pod to the system, the computer recognizes it but iTunes doesn't.

OK, I was able to get iTunes o recognize my iPod touch using the following procedures:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
But, I can't sync the iPod to iTunes on the new computer.

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Hello victoriafromurbana,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue where your iPod nano is not recognized on your computer, please follow the appropriate troubleshooting steps in the article below for your type of computer.
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Try:
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I've already tried putting it into Disk Mode but nothing happens. Tried restarting computer and a new USB cord but still not working!
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Already tried another USB port, still nothing.
I don't have another PC to check, I only have one which is the one not working with my iPod.
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I have been trying so many different things. the 5 R's. Reinstalling USB Mass storage device driver. Tried the C:\Windows\INF directory for updating the driver for the iPod under device manager. Reinstalled iTunes, and iPod (from disc) many times. Any solution I could find i tried, but nothing worked. I know the usb cable is not the problem.
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I really don't believe in Vista that you would need a driver that is from a disk. The latest drivers are installed in Windows and it should have recognized it without insertion of a disk. It may be that the driver on the disk is the one causing the conflict for the device. It may be something older that is causing a conflict in Vista. I've not tried to connect my iPod to my laptop (the only machine I have with Vista), but I do have iTues installed on it. I didn't have to insert a disk with my XP machine when I got my iPod.
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I just got an iPod touch 4th generation. When I plug the USB into the computer, the iPod does not recognize the charge and the computer/iTunes doesn't recognize the iPod. Please help.

The computer I am referring to is a Windows. However, when I use the same USB cord and plug it into a MacBook Pro, the ipod is recognized and the ipod recognizes the computer. Also, it gets charge from the Wall outlet as well.

empire_of_the_sun, the link you provided ois for other model iPods, not the iPod touch. You article refers you to:
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This "connect to itunes" screen is driving me nuts.
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Try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
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Hi everyone! I tried to install the new iOs 7 on my iphone 4, but it wasn't completed (showing error 4005). Now, my iphone is stuck on the itunes' logo with the usb cord, and I can't use my phone. And itunes doesn't detect my iphone when I connect it on my computer, so I can't put it in recovery mode or someting like that... What can I do?? I tried everything they tell me to do in the apple support but nothing seems to work. Thank you!

No problem, glad to help!
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sharwilly wrote:
Can this new service of itunes/match allow you to retrieve songs from an older style ipod
Only if it is an iPod touch that you can turn on iTunes Match.
The original computer that contained these songs has since been replaced b/c it broke down.
Did you make a backup of all the important files on this computer before it broke down?
Try this -> http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/
Then backup your computer after you recover the items.

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These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
Note if you have iOS devices and haven't moved your contacts and calendar items across then you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should merge the existing data from the device.
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Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library or a backup then then seeRecover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
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