Ipod nano (6th gen) not being recognised on itunes upgrade

Since upgrading to the new itunes my 6th gen ipod nano isn't being recognised. I've gone through all the given steps on here but nothing is working. Any ideas? Thanks

Hello ella555,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
try the steps in the iPod Troubleshooting Assistant (choose your iPod model from the list).
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/6th_generation/assistant/itunes/
If the issue remains after following your iPod's troubleshooting assistant, follow
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
Best of luck,
Mario

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