New ipod, system won't recognize ipod

My sister already had an ipod on this computer. I got one over the weekend and put some music on it using another computer than my home computer. I came home and plugged my ipod in but the system won't recognize it. Every few tries it recognizes it and says its corrupt. Any info is appreciated. Thanks and happy holidays.

HI.... I just gt a new video iPod.... I already had
iTunes and music from the music store from a previous
iPod, so I just downloaded the latest iTunes
software... I downloaded the atest iPod updater
software too... So, I plug in my iPod, and the "DO
NOT DISCONNECT" screen comes up, and my iPod is
recognized in My Computer, but is not recognized in
iPod Updater OR in iTunes... has anyone else had this
problem??? if so, have you fixed it. if you did...
HOW?!?!?!?!
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!! IM UPSEETTTT AHHHHHH
Hi there
I have a possible solution.
Justre-install your iPod updater
This worked for me, and I hope it works for you too!
Sincerely
Matthijs

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