IPod won't turn on, Windows says it needs reformatting.

A few weeks ago I moved my iTunes from an XP machine to my new home computer w Vista and had no problems. However, after charging the iPod the other day I tried to turn it on and got no response (I tried the 5 Rs and all that, no help). When I plug it back into my computer, it takes about 15 minutes and then I get this message:
'Your iPod needs to be reformatted for use with Windows. Would you like to run iTunes to restore your iPod now?'
However, enven plugged in the iPod screen is blank, iTunes doesn't list the iPod in the sidebar, and it isn't recognized by Windows. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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Try:
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When it says place the iPod in recovery mode
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