Ipod doesn't connect to computer properly! help!!!

I connected my ipod to my computer overnight and the next morning, the screen was frozen with the "do not disconnect" sign and wasn’t recognized by my computer. I then plugged in my ipod with the power adaptor, but the ipod screen was still frozen. After following the help page, I reset my ipod. Now when I plug it into an outlet, it displays the folder symbol. When plugged into my computer, it'll cycle between the folder, a the apple, and then will start flashing the "do not disconnect" and charging battery symbols. Unfortunately, this will only last for a few seconds, and the cycle repeats. Has anyone else ever experienced anything like this? Any tips? Thanks!!!

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