IPOD  Not Recognized USB Connection

How do i get my 40Gb IPOD to work with a USB Connection, I can only use my IPOD with the Firewire connection. Is it possible to use both the Firewire and USB connections without totally restoring my IPOD

First of all, try another port on your computer. Some ports are not connected direct to the motherboard and do not recognize the iPod as well as those that are. Reset the iPod each time you connect it to another port.
Still no joy, see these.
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod.
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