My Ipod Classic is not recognized by my PC but is recognized on my laptop.

Hardware: Ipod Classic 32
Software: Windows XP Pro, Service Pack 3
Issue:
If I plug the ipod to any USB on the pc I get a notice that says "USB device not recognized"- If I go to the drivers and uninstall, and then reset, it will recognize the unit- briefly flashing the red "do not disconnect" sign and then do the same thing stateing that it's unrecognized.
However, If I plug the ipod to one of the laptops, there is no issue at all. (I've done the disc mode as well)
I went so far as to uninstall all the drivers and reset them all and then the ipod was recognized but my keyboard was disabled!  So, I reset again and everything works but the ipod is still not recognized.
Additionally, I have a slot where I would plug a camera memory card and it also stopped working around the same time the ipod did. The odd part is that if I plug the camera via usb, I can upload pics with no issue- just can't use the slot for the memeory card.
I was thinking that this is an issue with the driver but it seems intermittent as I have left the ipod plugged a for a while a few times and sometimes it will just start working out of the blue.
I am not sure what else I can do. Anyone have any ideas?

Did you completely remove all Apple related software from your system and re-installing it from scratch using the exact instructions in this Apple support document?
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
B-rock

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