IPod not syncing, very strange and different problem compared to others

I have an 80 GB iPod Classic, when i plug it in to sync with my computer. The computer makes the noise showing that the computer recognizes a USB port being used, however iTunes immediately freezes up while the iPod sits in limbo on its screen saying Connected while showing the Sync sign. While the iTunes is frozen, nothing happens and it does not change until I unplug the iPod. It doesn't matter how long I leave it for. When i unplug the iPod the device menu finally shows in iTunes however it doesn't do any good because the iPod is no longer plugged in. Instead it shows the DEVICE menu in the background with an error message saying either "The iPod "Customer's iPod" cannot be found. The required file cannot be found" or that with a (-53) error message at the end. I have tried many different things including system restore and still does not work. I have tried different ports, different cords. I really don't know what I can do from this point. I have installed and uninstalled iTunes 8.1.

Use the SHIFT-Launch iTunes method to get iTunes waiting for a library. Stick the iPod in disk mode and connect to the computer. Browse *My Computer* and right-click on the drive for the iPod, click Properties, then click Tools. Under Error-checking, click *Check Now*. Under Check disk options, select *Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors* (Optional - takes ages but a good idea if you've reason to suspect physical damage). Click Start. Mac users should run *Disk Utility / Repair Disk* for the equivalent process. This should find and correct any errors in the logical & physical structures of your iPod's hard drive which may be causing the problem. When the process is complete disconnect the iPod and then reset it (hold Menu+Select ). Cancel the waiting iTunes dialog and then try to connect in the normal way.
If that still doesn't work you could try Erase your iPod - The Super Fix for most iPod Problems. Basically a low level format of the iPod’s hard drive to get around whatever problems are stopping iTunes from working with it.
Have you tried connecting the iPod to another computer to see if the issues is focused on the iPod or iTunes?
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