My iPhone 5C just won't connect to iTunes?!

I got an iPhone 5C yesterday, so obviously wanted to install some music onto it. I've recently downloaded and updated itunes onto my new laptop which is windows 8, so that's up to date & everything on my phone is up to date. My computer is reading the iphone, but itunes just can't find it at all. I've gone through all the discussions I can find and searched all over the internet for a solution. I've tried everything! Uninstalling programmes, repairing them, changing the start up programmes...and nothing will work! I tried to stay calm, but now it is really bugging me. Why won't it work?!

Hey I like to thank everyone of you... I appreciate that.
But unfortunately my iPod still refuses to work!!!:(
I tried every suggestions that were given and even removed the whole iPod and iTunes software just to get to know the same frustrating error-messages after reinstalling.
By the way when I connect my iPod I do hear the common sound when connecting new hardware via USB and a actual window pops up. It`s the iPod (F:) window. So as I said before my computer is recognicing the iPod. Anyway when I then check the preferences from iTunes it is simply stated "iPod not connected"!!!
So what`s the point??
How do I make my iTunes communicate with my iPod then???
After all it´s a good feeling to know that someone else is having the same struggles and again thanx a lot!!!

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