IPod won't connect to computer or charge from computer.

Okay, so, I plugged in my iPod touch (4th generation) to my computer and nothing happens. Literally, nothing. It wont charge and it wont even install any data or anything. Its not the USB cord because I plug it into my wall charger and it charges. I don't think its the USB outlet either since I plug in other cords to other devices and they work/connect. I have a theory though. A few months ago my sister plugged her iPod into my computer, replacing my data with hers. During the months after that, I never plugged my iPod into my computer until now. Any suggestions?

See:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
or
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
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iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
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I connected my ipod to my mac and the ipod screen
turned to the usual do not connect. But the iPod icon
did not show up on the desktop or iTunes menu. I
unconnected my iPod and tried to turn it off but it
won't. It continued to show the do not disconnect
screen as well as being on hold even though it
wasn't. This is the first time this is happened and I
have had my iPod since it first came out. Any help
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Greetings
I've changed the original battery from the 1st gen 10 gig scroll wheel, but now the iPod won't connect.
It has lost its charging indicator, but feels warm to the touch. I can still play all the music that is on there, but can't see it via iTunes or finder.
I can see the ipod via the firewire, i.e. about this mac, more info, firewire, shows that the iPod is connected, but has it listed as version 0.0.
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