ITunes 12.1 not recognizing iPod Touch 5

I just installed IOS 8.1.3 and iTunes 12.1. Ever since then, my iPod will not sync to iTunes. My computer will recognize an apple device, but when I look in my iTunes nothing is connected. I tried uninstalling and re-installing iTunes, restarting my computer and iPod and everything else that has been suggested. I've Determined that it is my iTunes that is the problem. I plugged in my iPod to my friends laptop which has iTunes 10 and i could transfer music perfectly. Same cord, same iPod. But if i try to do it with on my computer with iTunes 12.1 it does no recognize my iPod. I've tried everything that has been suggested, so if anyone knows if they are going to fix itunes 12.1 or what can i do? (Don't send me to any links telling me to refresh anything or uninstall/re install because nothing works)

Hey guamislandboy,
I see that you are having an issue with your iPad being recognized on your Windows PC. Here is an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204095
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Braden

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why my ipod touch is not being recognized by itunes?

Assuming you have a PC, start here:
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See section 5 of TS1538: iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows.
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Apple Application Support
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http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/JediJake2429/Capture_zps9d26bcea.png
I have an I touch 5g Model MD724LL/A, IOS 7.1.1
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I have restored it,
I have put it into recovery mode,
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I have updated the driver from the itunes folder on my pc,
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Illaass,
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JEM24,
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