My ipod-mini isn't being recognized & has a ! on a folder!! =(

Does anybody know what I have to do to get rid of the Exclamation (!)point on the folder... or know steps to get my ipod to be recognized on the computer.. or just to PLAY PERIOD!!!!! im so fusterated i have been trying for 8 hours and i have tried everything in that troubleshooting thing .. ( reset ( while being connected to the comp. and not connected to the computer and while connected to the wall charger), ive tried trying to update, tried to restore, uninstalled & re-installed itunes,rebooted my computer... ive tried everything!)
thanks...
Windows XP
Windows XP

iPod shows a folder icon with exclamation point after disconnecting.
iPod shows a folder icon with exclamation point when you turn it on.
See these also.
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod.
iPod appears in Windows Explorer but does not appear in iTunes.
iPod does not appear in iTunes.
Fast user switching in Windows XP is not supported.
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