Old iPod mini can't be recognized after formatting, and iTunes 'Apple Mobile Device Driver not found.'

My roommate gave me an old iPod Mini a few days ago. It was working fine 'til I plugged it into my computer and it asked me to format it. I did, and now it cannot be recognized by iTunes or my computer. My computer views it as a "removable disk" which cannot be accessed. In devices, it is listed as an Apple iPod though, so I'm hoping not all is lost. I have tried many quick fixes I've read on internet (including changing disk letter) but to no avail. I have reinstalled the new iTunes and now that is telling me it has not installed properly, and when I ran diagnostics, it reads that the Apple Mobile Device Driver not found. I will copy & paste all the info from the diagnostic run below, and if anybody can help me with my new (old) iPod, I'd be everly greatful!
Thanks!!
Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
TOSHIBA Satellite L775D
iTunes 11.0.1.12
QuickTime 7.7.3
FairPlay 2.2.32
Apple Application Support 2.3.2
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver Not Available
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 6.0.1.3
Apple Mobile Device Driver not found.
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2013-01-08 11:16:27.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
ATI Technologies Inc., AMD Radeon(TM) HD 6520G
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 11.0.1.12 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 11.0.1.12 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Devices Not Currently Connected:
iPod mini running firmware version 1.4.1
Serial Number: JQ******S42
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OMG same thing here; rather annoyed and now have set up accounts on 2 comps(both 64 vista ultimate); about to try my 32 bit vista on my lappy; we'll see... i don;t have high hopes thoush.
What i knew about iPhone before buying it:
What You Need
To use iPhone, you need:
A new two-year wireless service plan with AT&T
A Mac or a PC with a USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems:
Mac OS X version10.4.10 or later
Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition
iTunes 7.3 or later, available at www.itunes.com
An iTunes Store account
An Internet connection
You must be at least 18 years old to open a new AT&T wireless account. You will need a
major credit card to open a new iTunes Store account.
Yeahyeah check all that stuff;
Oh well; just when i thought i'd finally cross over to the beautiful packaging of APPLE. I remember in design school that form follows function. Thanks.
Windows Vista

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Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
System manufacturer System Product Name
iTunes 10.6.3.25
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 1.14.43
Apple Application Support 2.1.9
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 5.2.0.6
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Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number 0013AC2C08548378
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2012-06-28 15:23:45.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
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Core Media is supported.
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Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name:        {D85300A1-330D-41ED-AC5A-EC032B22FBF0}
Description:            Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
IP Address:             192.168.1.3
Subnet Mask:          255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:    192.168.1.1
DHCP Enabled:      Yes
DHCP Server:         192.168.1.1
Lease Obtained:     Thu Jun 28 15:17:19 2012
Lease Expires:       Fri Jun 29 03:17:19 2012
DNS Servers:         192.168.1.1
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected:             Yes
Online:                    Yes
Using Modem:        No
Using LAN:             Yes
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No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
G: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7220A, Rev 1.01
Drive is empty.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
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iTunesHelper 10.6.3.25 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
**** Device Sync Tests ****
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.

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Make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is selected.
Make sure "Hide extensions for known filetypes" is unchecked.
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CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
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I use Windows XP instead of Vista...
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I plugged my iPod
Oppened the iTunes, iTunes recognized the iPod with all the songs, album covers, playlists, etc.
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Restarted my PC several times.
Rebooted the iPod.
Tried switching USBs.
NOTHING works.
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even tryed the manage thing on "My Computer".
If they don't find a way of fixing this bug my iPod Nano is not better than a f**kin' Pendrive... ~.~"
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