I cannot select "sync iPod" on my Windows 7 computer

I have an ipod classic and now that I hvew a new computer it will not recogniz that I have an ipod plugged in!! Help??

Carefully work through each and every single suggestion in this Apple support document.
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To prevent auto sync, before you connect the iPod go to the iTunes preferences and select "devices", then select "disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods".
An alternative method is to connect the iPod whilst holding down the 'control+shift' keys and do not let them go until your iPod appears in iTunes.
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To prevent auto sync, before you connect the iPod go to the iTunes preferences and select "devices", then select "disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods".
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Much easier ways are to use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
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