My Computer and Itunes won't recognize my iPod Video

I've just recently gotten a replacement iPod because my other one had a click wheel problem... as I was trying to register my new one iTunes doesn't recognize it and neither does my computer... but it shows that it's charging... Please help!

FIrst make sure you have iTUnes version 6.0.5.20 by going to help>about. If not install it from apple.com Make sure you have the latest ipod updater 06-28-2006, if not download and install it here http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/
Now WITH THE IPOD DISCONNECTED, out it in disk mode http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651 open the ipod updater (In start>all programs>ipod) THEN connect the ipod and hit "Restore"

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Thanks.
nb

First of all, try another port on your computer. Some ports are not connected direct to the motherboard and do not recognize the iPod as well as those that are. Reset the iPod each time you connect it to another port.
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After three completely wasted days trying to figure all of this out I finally got it fixed - on my own - by reading dozens and dozens of rogue posts in indie forums from people that refuse to dish out money to have a company TRY and advise possible fixes on their own glitches.
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Windows started telling me my iPod isnt working properly and I just used another USB port and after a while restored my iPod. After restirong, the slow USB ports of my PC sometimes recognized the iPod but now even they dont work.
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Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue of your iPhone not powering on, please follow the steps below:
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Connect the iPhone to the iPhone's USB power adapter and let it charge for at least ten minutes.
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Hello!
HELP PLEASE!!! Windows Vista and iTunes do not recognize my iPod!! I dont understand why because everything went well for at least 2 weeks!! But now, my Ipod only appears even more in my computer, so ITune do not recognize on.
I need your help before remove ITune and all Apple produces. This is what I do if I made a following Apple support but before mde this, I need your help for to see if there's something simple to try before.
I'm open to any good suggestion!
Thank you!
Zazzz
P.S. Sorry for my English, I do my best.... because i'm french.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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Hello crickettspeed,
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