My ipod isn't recognised by the computer

I have a windows xp proffesional on my computer. I was updating my ipod video 60 gb to the 1.2update and i get message to keep my ipod plugged in while it restarts i do that then - when its done restarting i suddenly get usb mass storage device not recognised and on itunes it does not show it i tried unplugging it and re-plug again and restarting the ipod but i have yet to restart my computer cuz of many transcoding videos and stuff that's being updated but can any one tell me why the ipod is unrecognised and how i can get it to be recognised again in both itunes and by my computer i also have about 6gbs of stuff on my ipod that's nowhere but on my ipod wich means that if i restart the ipod to its factory settings it i will lose a whole lot of stuff i've bin working on.
fifth genration ipod video (60gb)   Windows XP Pro  

I forgot to mention - The 4G (the unrecognised one) does start to charge when it is connected to the PC. Also, it is currently fully (or close to fully) charged.

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