I previously owned iPod Touch -New iPhod Nano 7th Gen. Can't seem to be recognized by iTunes or Sync

I previously owned an iPod Touch. I received an iPod Nano 7th Gen. for Christmas. How can I get the device to be recognized by iTunes and Sync my music? I tried all the Troubleshooting and it doesn't seem to work

Try this one: iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows, http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Then see Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod Touch (1st Generation), http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052

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So I just downloaded some new MP3 files and was looking to connect my 7th gen iPod Nano to my PC to sync them on.
Upon connection, I recieved a message from iTunes saying:
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5) Apple Application Support
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For some reason my IPod nano 7th generation is not recognized by ITunes. It has recognized it up until today. I have followed every step that is provided for troubleshooting and nothing is working. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Hello sipsy12,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
iPod nano not appearing in iTunes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/assistant/itunes/
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
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Mario

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I opened the app "MyTown 2", and it stayed on the opening screen for about 5 minutes - WAYYY too long! So I tried to close the app. A slight grayscale sort of film "slid" down over the opening screen, and then it went to this light gray, completely blank screen. It's been that way for over an hour - no matter what I do, can't do a hard shut down, and the device is not recognized by iTunes at all. It's completely DEAD!!!! Is there any hope? Anyone have a clue?

Following the instructions in this procedure to the letter. Here they are, with emphasis on some easily overlooked requirements:
Disconnect the USB cable from the iPod Touch, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off.If you cannot turn off the device using the slider, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the device turns off, release only the Sleep/Wake button.
Continue pressing and holding the Home button while you reconnect the USB cable to the device. The device should turn on.Note: If you see the "low battery" screen, let the device charge for at least ten minutes to ensure that the battery has some charge, and then start with step 2 again.
Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears (iTunes icon and USB connector) release the Home button.
If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the "recovery mode" alert ("iTunes has detected a phone in recovery mode").
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Thanks for the question, and welcome to Apple Support Communities.
The following article addresses this error message and may provide a resolution to your issue:
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I previously owned iPod Touch -New iPhod Nano 7th Gen. Can't seem to be recognized by iTunes or Sync

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