Ipod 4g doesn't charge/connect to computer, but freezes the computer when plugged in.

As stated already, when i plug my ipod 4th gen. into my computer no charge sign appears on the upper right battery life. After about 5 seconds my computer then completely freezes, no mouse movement, can't cnt-alt-delete ect. i have tried all the open ports on the computer to no avail. I thought at first it was just a bad usb cable, but when i connect my ipod to my x box 360 it charges, so i presume it's not that. I've seen solutions to reset and are aware of how to do it, but after entering my password to reset it then asks for another password, i've tried every password i can think of but none were accepted for the second passcode, leaving me with 13 attempts and and hour inbetween attemps hence forth. any ideas or suggestions are much appriciated.     
PS. both ipod and computer are up to date

With Restrictions you can prevent suers for doing some task like purchasing items. See:
iOS: Understanding Restrictions
If you forgot your Restrictions passcode or do no know it if one somehow got assigned, then:
- Restore from a backup that was make before you added the Restrictions passcode. If you restore from a backup made with the Restrictions passcode the Restrictions passcode is also restored.
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
- If you are up to it see:
How to reset forgotten Restrictions...: Apple Support Communities
How to reset forgotten Restrictions...: Apple Support Communities
If you just restore from a backup that has the passcode the passcode is also restored.

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