Ipod crashed. reset. will not sync to itunes. reinstalled itunes. went threw all toubleshooting steps. will not show up on my computer.

When checking my computer it is not recognizing the ipod input under devices. Also when reinstalled itunes I have about three other peoples libraries on my share. First of all, what do I need to do to get my computer to recognize the ipod. Second what do I have to do to get rid of the other library's. Third what do I have to do to get the ipod to sync with the itunes.
Thanks
Scooter

Did you already check this article, to make sure your device is not set up to sync manually?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351

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