IPod touch won't launch, asks for iTunes sync after it has already setup.

Asked for update and will not restore. IOS 4.2.1 is installed. We have already set it up and used the iPod, but recently we have turned it off and it's asking for us to sync it with iTunes. Just like the setup was. We did what it asked but nothing will show up in iTunes indicating that the iPod is connected. The iPod was first connected to another PC, but was recently connected to current PC. We have tried bipassing this setup, but have failed to work around it. If anyone could help, that would be great

It sounds like this should fix your problem:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3540
(Mac OS X v10.6 or later: iOS device not recognized in iTunes after restart)

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