Ipod not recoginized in itunes and windows explorer but is charging

ok here's the deal, like it says in the subject line, when I hook it to my pc it charges but isn't recognized by itunes or windows explorer. I've already reset the ipod (by holding down center and menu button.) and I've already uninstalled and reinstalled itunes. Just got done checking services. The ipod service was set to manual, so I restarted it and changed it to automatic. Then I reset the ipod and plugged it back in, still no good?!?!?!?
Any ideas, besides something super drastic. Thanks in advance
Forgot to mention that I have a iPod Classic.

Hi open.mike.nite,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has steps you can take if your iPod classic isn't recognized in iTunes or My Computer:
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Cheers,
- Ari

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