Ipod charges, but it wont appear in itunes and music wont go into it

what do i do????? its a second generation ipod nano, when i charge it the charge icon shows at the right hand top corner, but the ipod would say do not disconnect and it wont do anything.not only that when i connect it itunes does not pop up. i have to open itunse, and then connect my ipod to my computer. ive tried everything i need help!!!

If iPod is not recognized in Windows and iTunes AND Add New Hardware Wizard gives the message: "Cannot run two device installations," then is the solution:
SOLUTION
MAKE A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT
THEN
Click Start->Run, type "regedit.exe" in the Open box, and click OK.
2. Navigate to HKEYLOCALMACHINE\System\Setup"
3. If there is any key or values named "FactoryPreInstallInProgress", please right click and delete it.
4. Restart Computer
THIS WILL DO THE TRICK

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