My ipod Classic will not connect to Windows Vista

I just bought a 80GB iPod and followed the instructions on downloading iTunes. I plugged in my iPod and nothing happens (using Vista Service Pack 1). "My Computer" is says that it is connected, but iTunes doesn't. I have gone though and updated all the drivers and it still doesnt work... any suggestions?

I have tried that, do you have any other suggestions?
Thank you!

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