Ipod Not Recognized By The Computer

I have a third generation 20 gig ipod ,
when i turn it on , i get the apple logo ,then the image of what looks to be the other side of the usb cable with an arrow pointing to the left , i tried to restore the ipod , but windows does not recognize it , i tried many other things , i could use some help , please
Windows XP

I read a post earlier that someone said they'd done the same thing and had to go to an Apple shop to have the stuff returned to how it was .. not sure if that's the only way, but its an option perhaps if you are close to an Apple shop?

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