ITunes does recognise iPod, but...

Well, I got an iPod Click Wheel (4th generation). Recently I've intalled the new iTunes 7.0.2, and when I connect my iPod to the computer, the comp. does recognise iPod, but my iTunes just freeze. Only when I unplug the iPod (even though there's still the warnin' 'Do not disconnect'), there's this message from iTunes
"iTunes cannot read the contents of the iPod. Go to the Summary tab in iPod preferences and click Restore to restore the iPod to factory settings."
There is indeed an iPod tab in the iTunes, but that appear only after I've unplugged iPod.
When I click OK to the message above, the iPod tab also disappear, as there's no more iPod connected.
I tried to restore by the iPod updater, but there's always an 'error message', which means that I can't use it.
What should I do? I'm desperately wantin' to update many new songs to my iPod!

CerealKiller:
It appears I have a hardware problem with my 2nd gen Nano that is compounding this issue, but in talking with Apple Support, they have suggested that I unplug my USB printer, reboot, then use the Nano and iTunes (once I get the new Nano.
I read with interest your suggestion that the drive designation for the iPod be changed. If, once I get the new Nano and my PC recognizes it, will changing the drive designation eliminate the need to unplug the printer and reboot every time I want to sync the Nano, in your opinion?
I also use USB connections for an external hard drive for back up, and flash card reader for my camera. Are you aware of any other USB related drive conflicts? THANKS!

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