Ipod touch is "malfunctioning and not recognized" by my computer

When I plug in the touch (4th gen) to my pc I get the message that "a device connected to this computer has malfuctioned and is not recognized."
On top of that, the touch won't sync to my account wirelessly so new music I purchased will not download to it. I can't even access the itunes store from the touch. It keeps wanting my to reenter my password over and over when I try to view my account. I've tried to update the operating system, but there is no updates available tab in my settings-general. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Then
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
- Also
- Try another cable and USB port
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Try another computer

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Did you try placing it in recovery mode:
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In DFU mode:
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I'm not sure what you meant by, "on the iTunes website".
Have you read this: http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/itunes/
Or this: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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Wow the customer service is even worse. Does Apple want me to go around jailbreaking my iPod now so I can use something that actually recognizes my product?

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It has a list of instructions as to how to fix it and I followed them until it said to load the driver for the device from a disk.
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Or
See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

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Hello Bobbie,
Have you authorized your iTunes library yet to play and sync your iTunes purchases? To do this, head to the Store drop down menu and choose Authorize This Computer. Then enter in your iTunes store account credentials and then try resyncing your iPod.
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My ipod touch 4g isn't being recognized by the computer nor itunes. I didn't charge my ipod for about a week and then I bought a new usb cord and since then my ipod won't be recongnized. I've tried everything and nothing seems to work. My ipod still charges on the computer. Please help!!!!

Did you try everything here:
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or
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Try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
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Try the following fixes in order:
- Reset:
Reset iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
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- See:
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- Try another cable
- Try another charging source
- Look at the dock connector on the iPod. Look for abnormalities like bent or corroded contacts, cracked or broken plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genus Bar of an Apple store.
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I have Windows Vista and have tried everything! My Ipod Touch has Malfunctioned and cannot be recognized by Windows or Itunes! When I turn my Ipod on the white apple comes on and the 15 seconds or so after that a thin line comes on the screen above it.

A thin line appears above the logo then the loading sign pops up and then the whole thing freezes! I read somewhere to hold the home button and then plug in the usb will help it be recognized by Itunes or help to restore it! I tried that it didn't work.I tried uninstalling Itunes and then re-installing it. I have the newest version of Itunes and don't know what else is left to do? can someone please help?
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Try placing the iPod in recovery mode (I think that is what you were try to do) and then try to restore the iPod. For recovery mode see:
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My ipod touch 5th generation went into recovery mode when I tried to update ios. When I try to recover it just keeps looping back to recovery mode. I tried to hold the power button for 3 secs. then simultaneously hold the home button for 10 secs. then hold only power button for 20 secs. I tried this several times to no avail. This is my daughter's ipod. I am computer illiterate and I'm not sure what else to try.

Maybe:
Restore loop (being prompted to restore again after a restore successfully completes)
Troubleshoot your USB connection. If the issue persists, out-of-date or incorrectly configured third-party security software may be causing this issue. Please follow Troubleshooting security software issues. .
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Then try restoring on another computer.
Last, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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Ipod touch 16gb 2nd gen not recognized by my pc or itunes..

hello.
received my Ipod touch 16gb 2nd gen this morning from an ebay seller.
i have been trying to get it to work.
its screen is ALL BLACK , DOES NOT POWER ON, DOES NOT CONNECT TO MY PC.
I have installed latest itunes, my ipod isnt recognized, and it isnt even charging.
Ive tried my old ipod classic's cable, which works with my old ipod.
It doesnt work on touch either.
tried on a different pc, no use. re installed itunes, tried everything, its just black :s what the heck is this ?
I checked for serial number, it says on apple.com that it has warranty till Jan 2010
these are the ipod diagnostic result via itunes:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
INTEL DG31PR
iTunes 9.0.1.8
QuickTime 7.6.4
FairPlay 1.5.18
Apple Application Support 1.0
iPod Updater Library 9.0d11
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.6.0.32
Apple Mobile Device Driver not found.
Bonjour 1.0.6.2 (118.5)
iTunes Serial Number 224064FDE8EF010E
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2009-10-26 11:13:22.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 9.0.1.8 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 9.0.1.8 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.50.39.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **
No iPhone or iPod found.

it does have warranty
So take it to an Apple store or go here -> https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do to send it in to Apple for repair.

Ipod touch is "malfunctioning and not recognized" by my computer

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