IPod Classic won't sync to new computer and repeatedly connects and disconnects

i have recently been issued a new laptop (lenovo thinkpad X230i, windows 7) and want to sync my existing iPod Classic to it. i set up iTunes (11) without any problems, however my ipod t appear in My Computer or in my iTunes library.
I've tried everything suggested in 'iPod troubleshooting' but nothing seems to work.
also when i plugged it into my old computer, to which my ipod is currently synced, an error message appeared saying that 'a file could not be found', the iPod also repeatedly connects and disconnects.
if anyone has had the same problem or has some advice it would be greatly appreciated!
-mia

Sorted it now.

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