Ipod isn't being recognized by my computer

My ipod has the icon that shows that it needs to be connected to itunes to be synchronized but once i connect it to the computer it won't recognize it. One of the reasons im thinking is because, i connected it to a new computer not the one i had originaly downloaded too. If this is the cause what can i do to install it to my new computer? All my USB ports are correct (I connected it to each one) and the wire is fine but i dont understand why it won't recognize it.
Pleas respond ASAP
Thank you
Andy61

Welcome to the discussions,
try the basic troubleshooting mentioned in this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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