Ipod isnt being recognized by computer PLEASE HELPPP

ive never had a problem with my IPOD nano before and now suddenly it wont seem to load my songs and isnt recognized by my compuer, but it will charge on my computer.[even though it is fully charged] the wierd thing is, my ipod mini is recognized but the nano isnt.
i am so confused
someone help me figure out how to get my nano to get recognized by my computer

I HAVE THE ANSWER!
If you go into your device manager, is there a little red x or yellow exclamation point next to the necessary drivers?
Right click and select Update Driver Software.
Click Browse My Computer and enter in C:\Windows\System32
Windows will find the iPod and so will iTunes!
YAY for music and stuff!
This took me about a week to unearth, but it was worth it, and I felt it should be shared
~Sarah

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I HAVE THE ANSWER!
If you go into your device manager, is there a little red x or yellow exclamation point next to the necessary drivers?
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