Ipod not reconized by windows, wont boot up, wont fully charge? Stuck

Hiya,
My ipod will not boot up anymore, it simply either goes to a screen where the battery bar is charging, but it doesnt charge up further than the first segment then when I plug usb in it boots up with the apple logo, then goes straight to the recovery screen.
Ive tried everything, DFU mode, sifferent usb slots and othing seems to work. All the computer does it specify it as an 'unknown device' I tried forcing the drivers to it too but it didnt work either.
Any idaes?

There might be something wrong with your cable?
Is there are any discontinuities in the cable, the computer might not recognize it and send it power. the refusal to boot might just be the low battery.
I'd try connecting it with a different cable (borrow one from a friend maybe) or charging it in a dock (same as above; if you don't have one try to borrow one) and if it works, you'll know that's the issue.

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