IPod is not recognized by computer firewire only says "ok to disconnect"

I use firewire/windows XP. the ipod used to work, but now does not. I did the little tricky restore where you hold down the buttons and all....and it is supposed to say do not disconnect, but whenever I plug in the ipod 2G classic with the touch wheel....it just says "OK TO DISCONNECT."
This is very unnerving considering the time it takes to get an answer plus I see that there are many people with the same question....it has to be something simple, right?? or does it have to do with the new version of iTunes....or do I need to reinstall iTunes and erase the iPod? I am afraid of erasing the iPOD for fear of not being able to load anything back onto the iPOD....
what gives??? anyone know? I saw the links to the USB question under Manage USB devices, but I use the FIREWIRE cable...
thanks

This is my iPOD
iPod (touch wheel)
All iPod (touch wheel) models have a FireWire port cover. Scroll wheel models don't, and dock connector models don't have a FireWire port. The iPod (touch wheel) model controls look similar to the iPod (scroll wheel) but the touch wheel itself does not turn. iPod (touch wheel) models are considered second generation iPod models. The top of an iPod (touch wheel) model is shown here:
I went into the link and looked at the 5 R's. Nothing there. I couldn't restore the iPod if I wanted considering I would need to connect my iPod to the Computer which I cannot do.
Putting iPod into Disk Mode - did not work - I tried the click wheel instructions, but it did nothing at all....it was totally unresponsive. then I went and did the *If you have an older iPod model without a Click Wheel* instructions get to the fourth step where it says
*When the Apple logo appears, immediately press and hold the Previous and Next buttons until the Disk Mode screen appears.*
but the Disk Mode screen does not appear. It goes straight to ""ok to disconnect"
Is there something else going on or something trivial that I could be doing that could be messing up these instructions?

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