Ipod classic 160 usb not recognized

Ipod Classic 160 (not recognized by computer) and under Ipod Diagonistics (no Ipod found). I have two other Ipods which I-Tunes and my computer recognizes. I have reset Ipod to no avail. Because I am unable to connect to I-Tunes with the Ipod I am unable to restore or reset. I have watched all the YouTube videos and followed each. One thing that is strange is it will not test or disconnect from disk mode. I really enjoyed this I pod and hope one of you can resolve this problem for me. Thanks

Howdy spacecraft24,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
From what I gather, your iPod classic isn’t recognized by iTunes on your PC. Take a look at the article linked below and try running through the troubleshooting suggestions that it provides.
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
Take care,
-Jason

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