IPod Touch not detected by "My computer" and Spotify

Hello!
My iPod Touch 4th generation, wich is completely new, is not detected in "My Computer" or Spotify, only in iTunes. I have tried with updates and reboots, but nothing seems to work.
When troubleshooting in iTunes, it finds nothing wrong.
The iPod works perfectly fine with iTunes.
I have Windows XP and USB 2.0.
All help is appreciated! Thank you

I have tried with an other PC:
Before I installed iTunes on PC two, the iPod was recognized as a camera in "My computer".
After installing iTunes on PC two, it worked completely fine with iTunes, but again failed to be recognized in "My computer".

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i want to say that i read a lot EVERYWHERE about my issue and still i couldnt find a solution...
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I will not read anything mentioning resetting, ports, computers, cable and all the stuff I have ALREADY tried.

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"1- Quit iTunes.
2 - Right click on My Computer/Computer and click Manage. If Windows requires your permission to continue, click Continue.
3 - Click the plus symbol to the left of Services and Applications.
4 - Select Services listed under Services and Applications.
5 - Double click iPod Service in the right hand panel.
6 - Click the Stop button under the General tab and leave the iPod Service Properties window open.
7 - Connect your iPod and wait until it is visible in My Computer/Computer.
8 - Click the Start button in the iPod Service Properties window.
9 - Open iTunes."
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they will force me to pay too much for a new one.
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