My iTunes isn't recognizing my iPod touch.

My iPod was syncing just fine yesterday.  I restarted both devices & i uninstalled & reinstalled my Itunes.  I have Windows 8, & none of the support tips on the page have Windows 8 instructions.  Any ideas? 

Hello redheadmomof2
Check out the articles below to troubleshoot to get your iPod touch to show up in iTunes.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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