My ipod is dead to my computer... please help

I have a 2nd gen ipod - scroll wheel. Just recently, when I connect it to my firewire adapter nothing happens (my firewire connection is fine). My computer or itunes won't recognize my ipod. I update my ipod every few months and this has never happened before. I've done everything but wipe my ipod. But in reading other posts,that doesn't seem to help. Someone please help a sister out...
2nd gen ipod   Windows XP  
2nd gen ipod   Windows XP  

Hello,
Hmm, and antivirus software could be scanning your iPod, and blocking it from being recognized by your computer. Try disconnecting your iPod, turning off your firewall/antivirus software, then try connecting it again.
I suggest resotring your iPod, by the way. This formats your iPod to this current computer. Wheny ou were mentioning "I don't have all my music backed up", remember that restoring only affects your iPod. Restoring should only delete the songs on your iPod, not in your iTunes library, though.
If you need help with transferring music from your iPod to your computer, backing it up, I'd be glad to help.
I hope this helps you,
-Kylene

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