IPod not recognized after content erase

I had iOS 3.13 (I say had because now I don't have one) on a 2ndGen iTouch and wanted to update so I tried to sync with my computer beforehand. Problem was that it was not being recognized. I tried many troubleshoot solutions but none had worked. I thought that the iPod was causing this so I went and used Erase All Content and Settings. After it was completed I tried to restore it hoping it would somehow be recognized this time. It still wasnt recognized by the computer (I'm running windows 7) and now I have a Spinning Wheel Of Death and all that occurs is an Apple start up logo and a frozen wheel. I tried going into DFU mode and seeing if that would help it become noticed but so far I am having no luck. Can anyone enlighten me by suggesting something else?

^Me too!
I have an 80GB Classic too, and it won't sync. It is recognized by iTunes - and it goes through the 'synching' process, But then it just stops and says "eject before disconnecting" but nothing has transferred.
I have an old 1st gen 2GB Nano which still syncs fine.
Also, I noticed iTunes crashed the first time I attached an iPod after the update. I reopened it, but have not been able to sync the 80GB Classic since then. Is this some kind of common occurrence? Can anything be done or do we have to wait for the next update?
Thanks for any help in advance...

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