IPod mini not talking to iTunes on Windows

Quick question, with detailed description below (for those who want to read on )
Have noted article at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93426 stating that you will have issues updating iPod if Windows is not on C: Will I have other general issues with Windows not on C?
Detailed description; My Windows installation is on H: I have two mini iPods. Both worked fine, then one stopped appearing in iTunes. Eventually got it swapped through Apple warranty, but replacement was exactly the same. I can see now that I could never perform the format with Windows on C: but I'm not too impressed with the thought of having to reinstall the OS for a peripheral. Now my first, and to date, always working iPod has gone the same way. It seems to me that the iPod doesn't work too well with Windows? Can anyone suggest reasons and solutions please?

Did you try everything here:
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Another cable?
Another USB port?
Does the iPod work
Does it charge?
Try with another computer to help determine if you have an iPod or computer problem. Make an appointment at After you went to the Genius Bar of an Apple store what did the Genius say? You said you tried everything that has been discussed here and one action discussed is making an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Just saying you tried everything provides us with zero information as to what you did try.

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