Ipod is not picked up by my computer

My ipod nano is not being picked up by my computer. Therefore I cannot sync itunes and ipod. Any ideas?

Hello marlenev,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your iPod nano. I recommend reviewing the following article for the issue you described:
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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My problem is most likely not due to using many accounts because I only have one and it is the only one that I use. I do not share accounts with my family members. Still, I have tried everything here, nothing has worked for me. Since I don't often listen to Podcasts, I have deleted them from my iPod. I have no idea why I am unable to sync and no one seems to have the same problem as me.
Thank you for your help in advance.
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iPod touch, 5th generation
iOS 8.1.2
iTunes 12.0.1.26
Windows 8
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Pre-ordered album "Froot" purchased from the account that is authorized to my computer
Podcast "Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig" also purchased from the account that is authorized to my computer

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the apple service helped me actually
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SYNC
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lllaass wrote:
- Make sure your computer is authorized for your iTunes account.
OK, done, AND DE-authorized for his account (tried this even before I posted).
lllaass wrote:
- You said your friend no longer uses your computer. Therefore just delete his media *apps, music etc) for the computer
When I highlight one of his apps (for example) and select DELETE, a pop-up window opens, warning me that the app will ALSO be deleted from any device "which syncronizes with your iTunes library". How can I be certain that this is not affecting his stuff? Is that ONLY possible if he connects one of his devices to my computer via cable? Is there NO chance that it happens via wi-fi (we share the same wi-fi connection regularly), or even via the cloud?
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