ITunes won't reconize iPod.

I have 30 GB iPod video and my computer will reconize it bit not iTunes. I also have a 4 GB iPod mini and iTunes reconizes that just fine. Any help is appriciated.

In rare occasions they have been known to pass them on but there are no viruses that would impact the iPod operating system.
Try using a rear port on your computer and disconnect all other devices from the USB chain except the iPod, keyboard and mouse. If it still doesn't see it, reset the iPod while it is connected.
If the computer can see it then, change the drive letter on the iPod (try M or P) and reformat the iPod (FAT32, do not use a quick format) and then Restore it in iTunes.

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    iPod is recognized by Windows but not iTunes
    iTunes 7 doesn't recognize iPod
    Fast user switching on a Windows computer is not supported for iPods
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