My Windows PC doesn't recognize my iPod as an iPod

Hi,
I recently bought an iPod Touch 5 gen and when I plug it to my computer it doesn't recognize it as an iPod but as a non specified device. What's the matter? iTunes doesn't start up when i plug the iPod in, even if I check the box that says it. I must sync the iPod manually, and last.fm software doesn't recognize it as an iPod as well. I tried to plug my iPod to another PC an it works just fine. I cleaned the system registry but it didn't worked. I use Windows 8.1 and the latest version of iTunes.The strange thing is that even when the iPod isn't plugged in, iTunes says that it is plugged in. I really don't know what to do.

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- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
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However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
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paying special attention to item #5
- New cable unless you used the same cable that worked on other computer, and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
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- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

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