Ipod Nano 7th generation not recognized by computer or iTunes

Neither my computer nor ITunes recognizes my Ipod nano 7th generation. It was working fine until I ran an intensive AVG PC tuneup on the laptop. Device manager recognizes the Ipod and says it is working correctly. I have done all suggested troubleshooting and nothing has yet worked. Additional suggestions or info I should provide?

diagnostic shows....
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 11.3.1.2 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 11.3.1.2 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Devices Not Currently Connected:
iPod nano (4th Generation) running firmware version 1.0.4
Serial Number: Y(I removed info)
**** Device Sync Tests ****
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.
it looks like everything is fine, except it can't find the ipod... why?
when I plug in a thumb drive, it recognizes that, why not the ipod?

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