IPod is not showing up in ITune, but it is showing up in My computer

IPod is not recognized by ITune. It is recognized by my computer

Hello amitcham,
If you are able to see your device in Windows, but not iTunes, you may want to check out some of the troubleshooting steps described in the article below.
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
Hope that helps,
- Griff W.

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Hi there.
This is driving me absolutely mad!
I am not completely computer illeterate but I don't want to go poking around in any registry files and things like that as I would most likely break the Universe if I did.
Basically, for some random reason a few months ago iTunes wanted me to download it's new version. I said ok and it proceeded to do it's thing. Then I heard the 'I'M BROKEN' sound that my laptop makes when something goes wrong or there is an error and it's saying that there is an error with something or other and it can't complete my request to update.
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I've fiddled around with USB's, buying new ones, going into my computer and poking around in there to see if I can do something, all to no avail.
Strange thing is, everything recognises my ipod classic. Now yes, I could just use that but I want to use my touch! It cost enough, I might as well use it. If I can't I'll sell it and I'll never buy anything from Apple again as it seems that if one thing goes wrong, there is no way around it.
I have scoured these boards for answers. I have followed pretty much every single solution that Apple can give via the FAQ's and troubleshooting things.
I have also tried connecting my touch to a friends computer and it is recognised there so it's an itunes or laptop problem and not the ipod. It still connects as a camera, my USB drivers are up to date. I've tried deleting and then reinstalling itunes and that doesn't work as it WON'T INSTALL.
I was thinking that perhaps formatting my ipod might help but there is no point as it's not the ipod that is the problem.
If anyone wants me to screenshot the error message then I will be more than happy to do so.
I just really want some help!
Thanks to whoever reads this =D

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