Old Windows XP not recognizing my iPod nano?

I've tried to connect my iPod to my desktop but nothing at all happens. When I connect to my laptop (which hasn't been reformatted like my desktop) the iPod fires up. All my music is on my desktop so I need to figure this out. I DLed SP2 but still no avile. What could be wrong?

3rd generation iPods use Firewire and they are not USB compatible. Get a PCI firewire card, insert it into the computer and enjoy the convenience of the superior connection.

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    Then itunes failed to find it. Im now totally stuck,
    i have tried changing USB ports and basics like
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    fix this?
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    as im normally pretty good with technology, but this
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    (Sorry for my English, I'm Spanish)

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    iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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