ITunes/iPod problem

okay.. i have an iPod mini 4GB and whenever i normally plugged it into my USB port, a little box would come up and say what i would like to do. i'd normally just hit cancel but the last time i used it i decided to check the box to never bring up this option again.
now tonight i tried to update my iPod and this box wont come up and i'm beginning to think i needed that little box, regardless or not of whether i need it because my iPod wont connect with my iTunes and update.
also, since it is not connecting/working, my iPod says "Do Not Disconnect" and i'm scared that if i do, i'll lose all my songs.
anyone know how to help??

See if these help.
USB drivers are not installed properly.
iTunes 7 doesn't recognize the iPod.

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