No longer detecting ipod

OK so here's the deal. I bought a brand new 80 gig ipod a while back and it worked just fine for a while but I don't know what happened but whatever it was my ipod is now defective. I think the software is malfunctioning.
First of its an 80 gig classic (obviously) and I'm running a new copy of itunes (I tried older issues of the software as well. Now when I jack it into my USB 2.0 (drivers up to date) the ipod will flip on to the CONNECTED - Eject Before Disconnecting screen. It will charge. BUT itunes will not pick it up meaning I can't sync or alter it in anyway. I can access the usual files on the ipod through the (on my computer) H drive, things like notes...ok just checked again for the first time in a while. I am no longer able to access it through my computer.
OK, as far as functionality goes it is still performing, still charges when I plug it in, still plays music and video fine but the **** thing will not connect no matter what I try.
I believe a simple restore to factory settings will save it but in order to do that it needs to be recognized by the computer. Please tell me theres something I can do or there is some alternative way of restoring the ipod because I can no longer find my reciept for the stupid thing.
Someone save me.

Thanks man but I've been there and done that. I'm pretty sure that my ipods software has been corrupted. I tried using Copytrans Doctor to repair it but it wouldn't even access my ipod saying "It may be too damaged to repair" which is rather annoying considering I treat my ipod like a baby.
God, I went through the repair option on the site to see if I can send it in for a new replacement but after entering all my information and seeing that I am still covered under warranty up until November 2 the site says it cannot process my claim at this time. Over and over and over again. Awesome support service apple.

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