IPod doesn't show up at all

At first, when I would plug my iPod, it would show up as unrecognized device. Windows could find no software to install the iPod with, so I started searching for possible ways to solve this. I downloaded iTunes and it didn't show up there either. However, I tried plugging it into another computer and it works just fine, iTunes picks it up at once.
I found some solutions that involved enabling/disabling the iPod from Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus Controllers. It showed up in the list, I disabled it and then enabled it and nothing happened. I also tried following the R's and they didn't work either. I uninstalled the iPod from that list and, ever since then, whenever I plug the iPod into the computer, nothing happens. It isn't seen by the computer, nothing appears.
I have the latest version of iTunes. I tried other USB ports and they all give them same result. The iPod works just fine on another computer. What could I do?

Page 55 ipod manual:
"The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore
Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with iPod. Try these
steps one at a time until your issue is resolved. If one of the following doesn’t help,
read on for solutions to specific problems.
Reset iPod. See “General Suggestions,” below.
Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod in iTunes.
Restart your computer, and make sure you have the latest software updates
installed.
Reinstall iTunes software from the latest version on the web.
Restore iPod. See “Updating and Restoring iPod Software” on page 61."
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_Late_2006_FeaturesGuide.pdf

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Recently switched from Mac to WinXP-- now iPod doesn't show up at all!

As the subject says, I recently reset my iPod (the old black one with video) from my Mac to my Windows XP. I restored the iPod so that it would work on the Windows computer, and I let it sync, since I've got a good amount of songs. As I was syncing, I was also downloading Podcasts. Well, I ended up needing one of the ports to hook up my printer, and removed the port which connects to the internet. iTunes froze for a moment, and I quickly replaced the internet plug. iTunes told me that it could not locate the folder for my iPod, and the icon for my iPod disappeared. I unplugged the iPod from the computer and plugged it back in, but my computer doesn't even recognize that something is being plugged in. I've tried it in different ports but it won't show up at all.

Page 55 ipod manual:
"The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore
Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with iPod. Try these
steps one at a time until your issue is resolved. If one of the following doesn’t help,
read on for solutions to specific problems.
Reset iPod. See “General Suggestions,” below.
Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod in iTunes.
Restart your computer, and make sure you have the latest software updates
installed.
Reinstall iTunes software from the latest version on the web.
Restore iPod. See “Updating and Restoring iPod Software” on page 61."
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_Late_2006_FeaturesGuide.pdf

Since itunes 2.0.4 has been downloaded. My ipod doesn't synchronize properly/ at all.The LED screen shows "copy 1 or 2 from 101" and it will remain like that. It looks like sync but there's nothing to happen. It doesn't stop by it self. How to solve?

Since itunes 2.0.4 has been downloaded my ipod doesn't synchronize properly/ at all. The LED screen shows çopying 1 or 2 from 101' and itt will remain like that.
It looks like sync but nothing is happening. The sync doesn't stop by itself. Is there anybody to solve this problem? In previous versions never a problem.

I have exactly the same issues with my new 80G iPOD. I have found that when connecting to my PC, the iPOD does not start iTUNES 7. This can be resolved by stopping the iPOD Service in Computer Management, connecting the iPOD and then starting it again. Then when you start iTUNES it finds the iPOD. - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716
Seems like a stupid long-winded way to do things, but at least you can get some stuff on to your iPOD.
As far as using Restore goes - I just get the restoring iPOD message you described, which it blatantly isn't :((
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so i connected my ipod shuffle to my apple computer and the status light on my ipod shuffle shows that it is charging but when i look for it on the pc dock or in itunes it doesn't show it at all.... so what do I do???

If you have not already, I would shut down (power off) your computer. Do this to Reset your shuffle
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
Start up computer. Run iTunes. Connect shuffle.
If you have added a new USB device recently (since the last time it worked properly), you may want to try disconnecting it to see if that makes any difference.

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Ipod doesn't show all the songs listed in Itunes even after sync is complete

I'm going through the same thing, I've tried de-authorizing and re-authorizing my computer and that seems to help. I haven't gotten all my songs back yet, but I've got about 75% of it back.

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I really don't know what to put for a subject! Itunes and my ipod shuffle ran perfectly under Windows XP. I have a LOT of music successfully loaded (from itunes purchases and my own cds) on the 'pod. It plays fine. Problem is, computer bit the dust. I decided to upgrade to Vista instead of reloading XP (couldn't find the **** CDs to reinstall XP). Now, my ipod doesn't show up in itunes and I get that **** "ipod is synced with another library.. do you want to erase this ipod and sync with "this" itunes lib." box. "This" itunes library consists only of songs I've purchased from itunes.... none of the cd music is there. and the only option that itunes seems to be giving me is to blow away what's on my 'pod now and install the tiny library of itunes purchases. The wierd thing is, it's all on the same **** computer... just the OS changed (from XP to Vista).
What I WAMT to do is somehow get itunes to see my 'pod and copy the music that's on my pod back into itunes where it all came from in the first place and put my latest itunes purchases (since changing OS's) on my 'pod. Jeeze. sounds so simple. Unbelieveable.
tk
TIA for any help.
HP Pavilion 523n Other OS running Vista

In iTunes, go to the File Menu and select the 'Add to Library' option.
In the window that appears navigate to the folder that has all the music from the old version of iTunes (i.e. where the music is currently stored on your computer), and select the folder.
This should then add all the music back into your iTunes (it may make a copy)
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Ian

HT4623 I have an iPod with iOS 4.2.1 and would like to up date version 5. The pc I normally sync with has XP operating system. So I can't up date to iTunes 10. And my iPod doesn't show the software update button shown in the article. What can I do?

I have an iPod with iOS 4.2.1 and would like to up date to version 5. The pc I normally sync with has XP operating system. So I can't up date to iTunes 10. And my iPod doesn't show the software update button shown in the article. What can I do?

You cannot update it if you can't get the latest version of iTunes. Actually, the latest version of iTunes will run in XP if you have Service Pack 2. Also, you posted in the iPad forum, and your profile shows you have an iPad, but in your post, you say it is an iPod. Is it an iPad or an iPod?

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IPod Doesn't Show Up in iTunes or My Computer, But Says It's Connected

I'm running Windows Vista (something I highly regret ever getting), and I was given a new iPod by a friend, and since it was a different iPod than I used before, Vista kept popping a window up when I connected it asking if I wanted to download a driver. It had three options, I think, to browse for the driver, look later, or never ask again. Normally I would click the first two, and the iPod would show up in iTunes still (and the iPod doesn't even need a driver). The last time, I accidentally clicked for it to not ask again, and now the iPod doesn't show up in either My Computer or iTunes.
I really, REALLY hate this computer. Vista has caused nothing but problems, I tell ya. It's always one thing after another.

Well start with these articles and see if that gets you anywhere...
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
iTunes for Windows: iTunes 7 doesn't recognize iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304434
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes for Windows
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711
Also you might try forcing the iPod into disk mode first, then connecting it to your computer and see if that makes it show up in iTunes...
Putting iPod into Disk Mode
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
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After My IPod Touch 4th Geneartion was broken I had to fix the screen, which cost me a lot, after a perfect restore through the ITunes I went to connect to my IPod to the WiFi network then the WiFi ON/OFF button Doen't Work, the IPod doesn't show the on/off button in the Settings-> General -> WiFi.
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Power up
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Try resetting it. If that doesn't help, try restoring it.
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An ipod doesn't show any files at all.

Hi!
My brother recently won a HP 20GB ipod, he connect it to the PC, install the software for the ipod, and itunes from the apple download site, everything supposed to work, all of his files are transfered to the ipod but when he want to see his music the ipod won't show anything, there is no music.
Maybe is the ipod but I connect it to my Mac and all my music was transfer without a problem and is show perfectly on the ipod.
Can someone tell me what is he doing wrong?

My year old 20GB ipod is having the same problems. ive been in discussions about this a lot recently, and it seems like itunes 6 is causing problems with some ipods. try uninstalling your itunes and ipod software and restart. install the software that came with your ipod on the cd.

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Not Charge
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iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- Try another cable
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genus Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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IPod doesn't show up at all

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