Nano not recognized by Windows, help!

I just got a second generation Nano, but whenever I plug it into my USB port it will say the following message:
USB Device Not Recognized
One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it.
I had a first generation Nano that had no problems syncing with iTunes, but that one got corrupted, so I resorted to getting a new one.
I have tried the Five Rs, erased iTunes entirely and redownloaded Version 7.3 by way of the Apple website, and I have gone to the Genius Bar at my local Apple store only to have them give me another Nano with the same results. I don't know what else to do! Please help!
Dell Windows XP

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
Even if no new drivers are available for your computer, read the last section and update your USB driver.
Also: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93499
Try a drive letter Z and do this with all other USB devices other than your keyboard and mouse disconnected (this includes disconnecting your printer).

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