My laptop indicates my ipod is a camera only

How can I change the way my laplop identify's my IPOD so that I can download my music to my IPOD. It now just identifys the photos and lists the IPOD as a camera.
When I updated my IPOD software I lost all of my music. Until I fix this the IPOD is useless. So sad that I lost all of my tunes. Also the IPOD will not connect to my
internet but my laptop does.

That is normal and expect. To get iTunes to also see the iPod see:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Maybe:
iTunes for Windows: System restarts, blue screen, or quits unexpectedly when accessing iTunes Store
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I'm having some issues trying to sync my wife's ipod touch. She's had it for a couple years and we haven't had any issues with it before. She purchased a couple songs recently and when we connected the ipod a message came up saying there was a software update available for the ipod so we downloaded the update. After we did that her ipod will charge when we connect it but it won't register that it's connected so we can't sync it. Sometimes an error message will pop up saying something about not being able to connect.
I have searched online and tried everything suggested but nothing works. I downloaded the latest itunes update, uninstalled and reinstalled itunes, tried a different usb cable and different usb port and non of that worked. I even hooked up my ipod nano to see if it was a computer issue or ipod issue, my ipod syncd perfectly fine so it's gotta be a problem with her ipod.
I've also restarted the ipod, nothing will get it to sync. The ipod will still work and I've thought about trying to sync it to our my laptop but if I do that then I risk her losing all of her music on her ipod and being stuck with mine if we can't get it to sync with her computer.
I'm all out of ideas, anyone encounter this problem? Also if I bring it into the Apple Store is there anything they can do to try and fix it?
Thank you.

First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."

Can't get laptop to recognize iPod: tried all "solutions".

I have tried all the solutions here and I still can’t get a single iPod to properly work with my computer. I’ve pretty much come down to the conclusion that the only way I can get an iPod to work is to get a whole new PC.
Granted I have an “ancient” four-year-old Dell Inspiron 4000 laptop with only one USB 1.1 port. However I have updated it and am running with 512MB of RAM, Windows XP Home and have added a Comp USA USB 2.0 PC Card. Through this card I have successfully connected a number of items with no problem.
• Router
• Cable Modem
• Logitech Harmony remote
• Canon SD450 camera
• HP laser printer
• Zen Micro MP3 player
• Flash drives
Some items are USB 1.1 and some are 2.0. But I’ve had as many as four items running at the same time and had no problem.
However, I can’t get a single friggin’ iPod to work properly!
When I connected the first iPod to the USB2.0 ports on the card (after installing the software) the system would not recognize it. I let it charge overnight and came back to an iPod that was probably pretty close to catching on fire. The screen was bright white and the whole thing was so hot I could barely pick it up. I returned that one.
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Based upon Apple support articles, information from this and other iPod forums I tried all of the following “solutions”:
• Tried all four USB 2.0 ports and the one USB 1.1 built-in port: no luck.
• Restarted the laptop
• Reset the iPod
• Uninstall and reinstall software 4 times
• Went into the hardware power settings for the USB ports and changed the settings
• Unistalled and reinstalled all hardware.
• Download and install new USB drivers
• Checked: I have latest version of iTunes
• iPod service is running
• reinstalled COM interface
• removed iTunes
• Emptied temp directory
• Clean up iTunes installer file
Still nothing. Couldn’t even get the iPod to power uo.
Went back to the Apple store to exchange after they couldn’t get it to power up.
As recommended I tried a few other USB 2.0 PC cards that were on the approved list. Including the expensive ($50) Belkin card that Apple claimed had been tested to work okay with the 5th gen iPod.
The only options I see
• wipe the hard drive, reinstall XP and all my software an starting fresh
• buy a whole new “current’ desktop PC.
So am I just pooched?

Granted I have an “ancient” four-year-old Dell
Inspiron 4000 laptop with only one USB 1.1 port.
However I have updated it and am running with 512MB
of RAM, Windows XP Home
So you installed Windows XP Home but did you install SP2!!!
Remember Ipods require SP2 If you have Windows XP Home Edition!!!!

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Does the iPod work OK?
Does it charge when connect to the computer?
Does it appear in My Computer?
Look at the dock connector on the iPod. Compare with the iPod that does work/connect.
I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 4.2.1
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353#iPod_touch_late2009
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

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Hi,
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Sig,
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rubicon53 wrote:
I just bought a new laptop and my ipod nano will not stay connected to my computer.
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Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem. It happened to some other users before iOS 7. Thus, it does not appear to be an iOS 7 problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Try
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
Before you reinstall the Apple software, also remove iCloud vi Control Panel Remove programs. The reinstall the Apple programs
New cable and different USB port?
Runs this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

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Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Go to Photos. Saved. There may be a photo in there. If there is, you likely press the Home and Wake/Sleep keys simultaneously, which results in a screen capture. Just delete this photo (press on the photo and the option pops up). After you've done this, the camera pop-up should stop.

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That is never fun when your iPod touch does not show up on your Mac. Take a look at the article below to walk you through on getting it to show back up on your iTunes. It is very easy to read so you wont feel overwhelmed with to much techy jargon. Let me know if you get this worked out.
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203979
Take it easy,
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