IPod Touch Not Connecting to Windows at all

My 2nd Gen 32 GB iPod Touch is not connecting to my Windows XP computer. I've restarted the computer and the iPod Touch, and still no connection. I've tried connecting the iPod to another computer in the house and nothing.
When connecting the iPod Touch via the USB cable that came with it, the usual sound "Duh-Dah" does not play as if an external drive has been connected.
Any ideas on how to solve? Is there something wrong with the iPod Touch?

I followed the link, which had me download a fix for SP3 from Microsoft, restart in Safe Mode to complete, and still not recognizing the iPod. (my USB ports recognize cameras, USB drives, external hard drives, other mp3 players, printers)
The iPod seems to be charging, but not even being recognized as an incorrect driver/camera/anything.
Could it be a problem with the iPod? USB Cord provided when purchased? drivers on the computer? all USB ports located on the computer?
Note: this is the very first time ever to connect any iPod to this computer. Even though my "minimum requirements" are met, could it be the actual computer?
Any/All ideas are greatly appreciated!

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