I have a mac laptop and when i plug my ipod touch (fourth generation), the computer does not even know its there. I look for the little box where the devices usually are and there is nothing showing up. I need help.

Additional info.
This computer is a computer handed out to us from school that we use throughout highschool. We are allowed to sync our itunes accounts so theres no problem there.

See:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

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Um, okay... thanks for sharing.
Did you have a question for this user to user technical support forum?

TS1286 why when i connect my ipod touch to my PC it does not show under devices and how can i download music from my itunes library

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That was the first thing I tried..what the site told me, but its still telling me I'm not connected to the internet when I am. Should I just delete everything by hand. Like I said I wanted to take it back and upgrade to the 80 gig ipod.

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See:
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I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
or
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
Run this to help if it identifies the cause
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Thanks,
Yes, I did that. They have uppgrades for the dongles, but just untill Mac Os 10.7. Their solution is to buy a new modem from them or getting one for free if I sign a contract for 24 months! So, i think from that side not very helpful.
It is just that I do not want to buy a new modem, when it works in quite recent computers and after having spent money in the new Mac.
But thank you for your reply!

I have a mac laptop and when i plug my ipod touch (fourth generation), the computer does not even know its there. I look for the little box where the devices usually are and there is nothing showing up. I need help.

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