Ipod connected but not recognized

When I connect my ipod it charges but is not recognized by itunes. Usually when I have something connected to the usb port it has a little icon on my toolbar on the bottom of my screen...that doesn't happen with this. For some reason I think I selected something that made it not be recognized by itunes or my computer.
ipod color screen Windows XP

hi bunchofbums! (how many of you are there?)
if the ipod isn't being recognised by Windows, let's check on this issue first:
Strange iPod behavior when Windows confuses iPod with network drive
... but if no joy with that, let's steadily work through this document:
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod
keep us posted.
love, b

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