My ipod is not recognised in itunes when i plug it into the computer, why?

my ipod is not being recognised in itunes when plugged into the computer, i have uninstalled itunes and reinstalled itunes several times and it still isnt working, does anyone have any ideas what is the matter?

megz17, myself (munwaaaa) and a couple other have the solution for this on this site.  Not sure how to surf to it exactly as i just added replies to the origonal post, but keep searching, if i find the link it will kick it to you.

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