IPod needs to be reformatted

Often when I connect my iPod to my PC, I see "do not disconnect" on my iPod and I see the following message on my PC: "This iPod needs to be reformatted for use on your PC. Click on the Update button below to run the iPod Updater application that will allow you to reformat or restore your iPod.".
So I click Cancel, then I click on "safely remove hardware" and select my iPod. I unplug it, I plug it back and then iTunes see my iPod.
How can I fix that problem ?

On the PC, click here and follow the instructions.
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