I tunes not recognizing my ipod..help!!! can't load new songs!

hi, i've used my own cord and my brother's cord to plug my ipod into my computer. the cord charges my ipod but my ipod doesn't register up on the itunes menu as "plugged in" so it won't upload any of the new songs i put on my itunes. it can't be the cord because it works with my brother's computer and ipod. i'd like to know if there's anything i can do or should i haul it to the local apple store? thanks!
dell   Windows XP  

Does your iPod work on your brother's computer? If it doesn't then it might be the iPod at fault.
First of all, try another port on your computer. Some ports are not connected direct to the motherboard and do not recognize the iPod as well as those that are. Reset the iPod each time you connect it to another port.
Still no joy, see these.
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod.
iPod appears in Windows Explorer but does not appear in iTunes.
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