Many Problems With Ipod Video--Corrupt Hard Drive?

Hello,
I got this iPod 30 GB the christmas of 2005. Ever since a few weeks ago, my iPod started giving me my corrupt messages, so then, I kept restoring and it was fine. This again happened to me recently and haven't resolved it yet. So here is my story:
I did the 5R's = Nothing
I renamed it later in the alphabet = Nothing.
I also must add that I have plugged it in and when I go to 'my computer' to try and format like others said, it freezes; on the 'my computer' & 'iTunes'. I really hope you guys can help me.
I also noticed when I was looking at the about section on my iPod, it says my capacity is like 27.8 GB and available is 10.4 GB, so I don't know if that will help.
I really don't want to buy a new one and hopefully you guys can help me out. Thanks in advance.
Gateway MX6124   Windows XP   iPod Video 30GB - 5th Gen

No problem. Have you tried this iPod on another computer?
Also, while everything else is disconnected, connect your iPod and force it into disk mode. If your computer can see it, reformat your iPod (FAT32, not a quick format) and then give it a drive letter of M or P.
Disconnect the iPod and reload the USB Driver:http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
Pay attention to the last item in the article, and reload the USB driver even if no new ones are available for your computer.
Reconnect your iPod and see if you can Restore it.

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