IPOD charges shortly when hooked to USB port

I have a 30g color screen IPOD, when I connect it to my PC through the USB port it charges while it updates then stops charging and goes back to the menu on the IPOD's screen. I have tried the 5 R's with no luck, the only way I can get it to charge fully is to restore the IPOD to original settings and this keeps it charging while updating my many songs. Any suggestions? Please HELP!

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When the iPhone is plugged into the notebook, does it charge?
When the iPhone is plugged into the notebook, does it show up in device manager?
Is iTunes installed?
If it is not charged when plugged in, it is possible that the cable you are using isn't functioning properly, and you may need a replacement. Or, the iPhone itself is having some issues.
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