Ipod keeps connecting and disconnectng?

When I hook up my ipod to my computer. It will say connecting. Then a few seconds later it will say now disconnecting. Then it repeats the process over and over. Anyone else have this problem?

Yes its really annoying me now because it only seems to happen on my computer. Im on my second Ipod since christmas and its been nothing but hastle. Comet won't let me change it because "Its policy that you have to go through Apple first". Not that they ever told me that before. Currys changed my first one and when i was working for HMV we exchanged them.
Whats all this 'one free technical support' rubbish? If my product isnt working why cant you get a new one? Its not like ive brought a year old one back for a refund I just want one that actually works!!!

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