My fairly old iPod refuses to exist on my laptop.

It shows charging, but doesn't show up on my computer anywhere. I have a fairly new Windows 8 HP laptop. I'm not sure what gen it is, but it's 4GB and in settings says the model is MA489LL. I have searched Google, but no one seems to have this specific problem. I would really like to download my music onto it. (I got it from my dad today, he's had it for a long time)

Hello DevyPenguin,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
Have a nice day,
Mario

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