My Ipod Touch 4th Generation wont connect to Itunes anymore

I have an Ipod touch 4th generation and suddenly it wont connect to my itunes anymore. It will connect to the computer but the device isnt shown on itunes. I cant sync my ipod up with any music or apps or even transfer pictures from my ipod to my computer. I have a Windows XP. Please help. I need my music. It used to connect automatically and with no problem.

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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
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iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Try another computer.Another cable
Does it charge?
Does the iPod work? turn on?
See if placing the iPod in Recovery Mode will allow the restore.

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