Ipod mini NOT recognised...

Hi ALL...
I have a ipod mini, Dell Latitude D820(fairly new) with XP Pro running & the update of I Tunes...
I try to connect the ipod to my pc & it says the USB device is not recognised bt Windows!
Every other USB device I got is working in ALL of the other USB ports bar this one!
I have tried various forums BUT no one seems to know what to do?
Is there anyone out there who can help me please, as this has gone way beyond being frustrating & I'm just stopping myself from smashing the ipod against the wall in sheer anger!!
Please Please help me before I leave ipod & i tunes & go to another high class player..
Thank you
Regards
Neil

Haha..
I have just sorted out my problems that I have been having...
I thought I would try just a simple thing as to change the USB lead...
So I did...
AND IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No more problems & I can now add to my collection & everything is ok...
So guys, if you had the same problem as me then go get a new USB lead..

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