IPod Nano IS recognized by windows but itunes doesn't...

I have recently bought an ipod nano and i've installed the software and itunes and everything...when i plug the ipod into the usb drive, it IS recognized by the computer but not by Itunes....i cannot transfer my songs onto my ipod and it hasnt asked me for a name for my ipod like it did with my 2nd generation ipod.......can anyone help?

hiya!
okay, we'd better check on the usual suspects.
first have a look inside your "My Computer". is the ipod showing up in there?
if it isn't, see:
Windows confuses iPod with network drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes on Windows
if it is, see:
iPod for Windows: Fast user switching in Windows XP is not supported
iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
love, b

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