Ipod keeps saying Do not disconnect..

Ok.
I bought my ipod 5gen yesterday. I installed things from the CD. When I connected my ipod to the comp the iTunes won't open automatically. So I opened it, but it wont recognize my ipod. I went my computer and then there wuz a removable disk called IPOD.. I did everything i could from the FAQs except re installing the Windowz.. mine's windowz XP service pak 2. I read posts in the bottom and there wuz solution.. going to Manage and renaming things.. but it won't work either. wut should i do..
Sony Windows XP nothing

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
See this...
Windows Recognizes iPod But iTunes Does Not
Make sure you have read that one. I think you were referring to a different link.
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