IPod nano not fully functional on Windows 2000 (Charging)

1st: I love iTunes and my previous iPod mini. My mini functioned perfectly from day one with my exact same desktop setup (Windows 2000, Dell, USB 2.0, etc).
I've spent hours trying to figure out why my nano wouldn't charge. Finally, I found these forums and read that "Windows 2000 has a bug". I say this is utter nonsense. I had a mini for months on the exact same computer/OS and it charged just fine thank you.
The only way that I can charge my nano (hopefully it will work, the indicator is essentially useless on win2k) is to enable disk mode and watch the flashing "Do Not Disconnect..." symbol across most of the screen, with a tiny, non-animated battery+lightning bolt icon in the corner. Is it charged? I don't know. Is it actually charging? I don't know. Will I know when it's 80% charged - as per the advertising specs for a fast-charge? Nope - will just have to guess.
What about listening to my nano while it's docked/connected? Nope - can't do that on Windows 2000. Can I try any of the features, games, or hear how a song sounds while docked? Nope.
Apple: With iTunes and the mini, you had a full Mac convert waiting for my next computer purchase to get an iBook. Now, I'm not soo sure. Windows 2000 is on tons of computers - I would guess a pretty large proportion of your iPod customer base even compared with OSX. If you can't fix this bug, and I know you can given that the mini functioned perfectly, I will demand a full refund and unhappily go get a refub mini (now that I sold mine the day I went out to get a nano).

I'm in the same boat as Noah (Win2K, charging problems, etc.). And the moment I unmount my nano (using either of the methods you mention above), it stops charging. At least I assume it is actually charging while mounted, because I have the lightning bolt but no way to see how much of a charge unless I unmount it. But I can't listen to music while I have it plugged in, and that is sure a disappointment. Apple people, please fix!
As a little aside, I don't seem to be able to choose whether or not to "enable disk use". The box is already checked and grayed-out so I don't have the option to un-check it. Could this be another Win2K weirdness?

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