IPod will not sync. Cannot be found/File not found

Question

I have a older video iPod. Yesterday I did a sync and it worked fine. Then I purchased songs from the iTunes store and now it will not sync. I downloaded the latest version of iTunes but it still won't sync. When I connect iPod I get a box saying update 1.3 is available. I have tried hitting DOWNLOAD and also LATER, but neither will work. It seems like it recognizes the iPod but then stops recognizing it (the do not connect message on the iPod screen disappears). Then I get two error messages - the first says cannot sync because the iPod cannot be found, the second says file cannot be found. I do not use photos. I have restarted trhe computer several times, reset the iPod, and tried different usb ports. Nothing helps. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

This worked for me.
Close iTunes if it's running.  Disconnect your iPod.
Run "devmgmt.msc".  this will bring up "device manager."  You'll need it open.
Open iTunes.  Plug in your iPod. 
When it's recognized, select/check "enable disk use."  Dialogue box will open to remind you you'll have to manually disconnect. Say "ok."
Select "apply".
Right click on the Apple device in device manager (might work to click on anything, but look for the apple device).
Select "search for hardware changes."
When finished.  iPod should function normally and sync.
You can switch back to uncheck "enable disk use" and apply if desired.