Neither Itunes nor Ipod updator recognise Ipod 2.3 15g

Just bought a second hand Ipod.I cant get Itunes to recognise it. I cant even restore as updator wont recognise it. I downloaded both new Itunes (sounds like that was a mistake!) and Ipod updator but still cant get rocognition.It has no sad faces or exclamation marks. My friend whos comp im using has a 4th gen, mine is 3rd and the comp recognises his fine. Cheers, ideas much appreciated.

Been through these?
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod.
iPod appears in Windows Explorer but does not appear in iTunes.
iPod does not appear in iTunes.
Fast user switching in Windows XP is not supported.
Strange iPod behavior.
When restoring the iPod, put it into disk mode first.
Putting iPod into disk mode.
If none of the above help, it may need service.
You can arrange online service here.
Service request.

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For Mac. iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

IPod Classic 120GB - iTunes Won't update my iPod software to version 2.1

I have a 120GB iPod classic with software version 2.0.1 bought in 2009.
I want to upgrade the software to version 2.1 so I can have the voice memo feature on my iPod.
I am running iTunes version 10.0.1
When I ask iTunes to check for a software update for my ipod it says, "This version of the iPod software (2.0.1) is the current version."
This is obviously not true.
I've tried to download the software update directly from apple.com ( http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120229 ) but it gives me a full download of iTunes 10.0.1 which I already have installed.
I don't understand why iTunes will not update my iPod's software. I don't understand why the iPod didn't come with the 2.1 version already installed. According to the download page, this version was released in 2003.
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Hello BookofSplendors,
And welcome to  Discussions!
Sorry, but that firmware update is for a different model iPod, which would explain why its release date was from 2003 and not something more recent. The firmware on your 120 GB iPod is actually the most up to date version already.
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My iPod has a white screen and will not turn off until the battery dies.
I suspect it needs reformatting but, when I connect it to my computer, Windows recognizes only the USB Mass Storage Device aspect of the iPod and nothing else...So, it doesn't show up in iTunes for reformatting.
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1. Update iTunes to the latest version. Plug in your iPod. If iTunes still can't recognize it, then in iTunes in the top left corner click help> run diagnostics. On the box that comes up, check the last two things. Click next and it should identify your iPod.
2. Click on your windows start menu. Type in "services". Click on it and when it pops up, on the bottom of it click on "standard". Now Scroll down to find "Apple Mobile Device" Right click it when you see it and click on "Start". When it has started, close iTunes and replug in your iPod and it should show up.
3. Check the USB cable
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5. Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service and verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed.
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Why is iTunes 7.1 Updating my iPod?

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Hello,
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ITunes won't update my iPod

I plug in my iPod with or without iTunes open. A dialog box opens and asks me if I'd like to update or restore my iPod. I've tried both options.
When I click restore I get an error that says "The iPod "jackemstackem" (my iPod's name) could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (-50).
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Before you tear out your hair, follow the steps that Casper recommends. It works in minutes. The reformatting will mean you will have to reload your music, but that's better than tearing out your hair for sure. I feel lucky to have stumbled across the following instructions before too many hours went by. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!
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Why is itunes refusing to update user ipod?

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Make sure your iPods firmware is up to date. Download the most recent update which is 1.1.1.
iPod Update Version 1.1.1
Make sure you are getting the correct update version:
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What to do if you have to get on itune when you updated your ipod yo ios7

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Connect the iOS device to your computer and restore via iTunes. Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode if necessary to allow the restore.
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
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For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
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If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
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Neither Itunes nor Ipod updator recognise Ipod 2.3 15g

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