ITouch Will Not Sync & Is Not Recognized

Question

My iTouch is new & will no longer sync; I created three new playlists and it did sync a second time. I reset ALL the settings, no sync, I reset back to factory settings and it will not recognize the itouch when I plug it into my Laptop it makes a noise but will NOT sync.
Here are the diagnostics test run:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. MP061
iTunes 9.1.0.79
QuickTime 7.6.6
FairPlay 1.7.16
Apple Application Support 1.2.1
iPod Updater Library 9.0d11
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.0.0.102
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.46.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.0.34 (214.3)
iTunes Serial Number 5CAD060A08EE10AC
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-04-12 18:34:38.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** Network Connectivity Tests **
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {892C6C6D-1D58-462B-8AE6-860D15449FCA}
Description: Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN Mini-Card - Packet Scheduler Miniport
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 255.255.255.255
Lease Obtained: Thu Aug 07 00:09:22 2008
Lease Expires: Thu Aug 07 01:09:22 2008
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name: {CF46891A-D340-484D-A4DF-DEFCE0A68253}
Description: Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
IP Address: 207.38.208.84
Subnet Mask: 255.255.248.0
Default Gateway: 207.38.208.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 209.122.64.91
Lease Obtained: Fri Apr 09 20:03:45 2010
Lease Expires: Fri Apr 16 20:03:45 2010
DNS Servers: 208.59.247.45
208.59.247.45
208.59.247.46
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
Firewall Information
ZoneAlarm Firewall is installed.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Last successful store access was 2010-04-12 16:40:00.
** CD/DVD Drive Tests **
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), drvmcdb (1.0.0.1), sscdbhk5 (1.0.0.1),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
D: TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632D, Rev DE03
Drive is empty.
Writing CD text is turned on in the preferences. If you’re having problems burning CDs, try turning this preference off.
** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 9.1.0.79 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 9.1.0.79 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.0.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC. Device is working properly.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controllers:
OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Most Recent Device Not Currently Connected:
iPod touch running firmware version 3.1.2
Serial Number: 9C949NXL6K4
** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **
No iPhone or iPod found.
Thank you!

Answer 1

Did you try to connect in recovery mode? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Device not recognized in windows: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1495
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538