My iTouch is not recognized by my computer.

I've been trying to sync my 1st generation iTouch to my Dell Inspiron (I think it's a e1705) laptop for awhile. Originally, I was able to plug in my iPod without any problem and connect it to iTunes. However, in the middle of while I was syncing, the iPod randomly disconnected itself and I got a message that said "USB device not recognized." I have 2.0 USB ports and the latest version of iTunes. Now, my iPod will only stay connected to my computer if it's completely dead, but then it'll disconnect itself when it has charged a little while and has enough battery life to power itself up. Then I get the same error message. I've already tried removing Apple Mobile Device Support and iTunes and reinstalling them...no luck.
I don't think there's anything wrong with the device itself, because I've been able to charge it and sync a couple of songs to it on my desktop computer. I'd use that computer to sync everything instead, but the majority of my music and movies are already on my laptop. I've tried homesharing already but I think my connection on my laptop is too slow because it's been taking forever to just transfer one song.
Any suggestions!?

Here are some ideas: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows, http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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