My iPod is stuck on Charge when plugged to my computer??!

Whenever I plug my iPod into my XP Computer in the firewire slot it only shows the charging icon on the iPod screen. I have updated to the latest version of iTunes and it still doesn't work, and I do not have a USB adapter for the iPod. Does anybody have a suggestion for this one?

hmmmmm. okay ... even though you're not using a Toshiba, try the "switch off high-speed interfaces" technique from the following document. (no need to restore ... we're just checking to see if you get a better connection with them switched off.)
iPod not recognized correctly on Toshiba laptop

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When I plug my phone into the computer nothing happens. The phone doesn't respond the computer doesn't show anything and ITunes doesn't show anything!

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