My ipod nano does not appear on my computer no matter what i do

Iv tried for 6 months to get my computer to recognize my ipod nano.iv downloaded itunes 7.3, my ipod is fully charged, all my usb ports are updated and in device manager its as if nothing has been plugged in. Iv tried putting my ipod in disc mode and when i plug it into the computer it does nothing and still reads: ok to disconnect.nothing seems to work! I plug it in to my computer and nothing!!! Iv contacted apple and have even taken to ipd into the store but they were no help. my friend had experienced the same thing and said she tried for a year until one day her computer just decided to read her ipod. can somebody help me.........

the same exact thing happens to me except that when i plug it in it tells me not to disconnect it. i had a friend who told me to leave it plugged in no matter how long it took.. i waited for 5 hours or more for my ipod to do something and i got so mad i just disconnected it.it didn't do ANYTHING AT ALL. so, if someday you find out how to make yours work.. can you tell me please? i'm desperate!
  Windows XP  

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