IPod doesn't show up in "computer" but shows up in iTunes

I recently got a new computer for university, and it (unfortunately) has Vista. My iPod is currently synced to another computer in the house that is running XP. I have followed Apple's instructions on how to use my iPod as a storage device to transfer all my music from one computer to the next. I have downloaded and installed the latest version of iTunes (7.2 I believe) ontp the new laptop. The problem is, when I plug my iPod into the new laptop, it shows up in iTunes, but it does not show up in "computer". I need to be able to access it from "computer" in order to transfer my music onto the new computer. Where can I find the iPod on my computer?? Thanks

The latest version of iTunes is 8.0, but version shouldn't affect what you're experiencing. With iTunes running and the iPod plugged in so that iTunes recognises it, select the iPod summary screen in iTunes, and make sure that the disk drive option box is checked. All things being equal, the iPod should then show up in Explorer. I use XP but can't see that this would be very different with Vista.
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