IPod touch won't connect to iTunes after update

I updated my iPod touch but now it won't connect to iTunes, all I get is the connect to iTunes screen. I followed all the directions for the Apple support including shuting down my iPod, uninstalling all Apple programs from my computer, restarting my computer and reinstalling iTunes, as well as "using Msconfig to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows 7," but nothing has worked. Is there anything else I can do?

This is a step they should make MUCH easier to find for Ipod users. Here's the link: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538?viewlocale=en_US
I don't know how directive the link is, but the short and easy of it is this:
1. Go to your device manager
2. Click 'View' and select Devices By Connection
3. Make sure ACPI x64 (or 32) - based PC is expanded (Windows 7 users)
4. Scroll down until you see 'USB Composite Device'
   - you should see Apple Mobile Device (recovery mode) in there or something similar
5. Right click the composite device and choose Update Driver Software
6. DO NOT automatically install software; choose 'browse my computer' instead
7. Choose to pick from a list of devices on your pc
8. Click "Have Disk" and browse your computer to this address:
     C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers
9. Double click the usbaapl.inf file (it may have 64 next to it)
10. Click OK and continue the install process, including the 'Restore step when iTunes opens...AND THAT'S IT!!
Your iTunes will take all the appropriate steps (5-10 minutes) to restore your iPod. If I missed anything let me know. Otherwise, pass this on to your friends as Apple has made it inherently difficult to hunt down. Good luck!!

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