ITunes not showing iPod as connected

I have been trying to sync my iPod for several hours, but iTunes isn't showing that any devices are connected.
I have tried every USB port on my computer, and am getting the same result. I also checked the 'My Computer' section of the computer and it does not show anything connected.
And, if it helps, I have a Second Generation iPod Nano.
Windows XP

If your computer meets all minimum system requirements, and you've done all the listed troubleshooting steps in the article, then you should go ahead and set up a dispatch for the iPod. You can do that at the following website.
http://depot.info.apple.com/ipod/

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