Previously working ipod recognized by some software, but not others

I've got an 80GB Classic, which has served me well for years. I've currently got it formatted for PC. Today, I got the "cannot read ipod contents" popup in iTunes when I plugged it in. Interestingly, the iPod can still be read both by a Mac and by third party iPod management software.
I recently replaced the battery on my PC laptop and during the period that I was waiting for the new battery, I plugged the iPod into a mac once to play music over my home network. That is the only thing I can think of that may have caused the error, although I've used my pod with PCs and Macs before. Any suggestions? I'm prepared to reformat/restore as a last resort, but I've got so much music on my pod that didn't make it on to my PC, so I'd rather not.

Do you use FireWire or USB to connect the iPod?
If USB, try disconnecting ALL of your peripheral devices including any hubs, except for a standard keyboard and mouse. Try the iPod connected directly to the Mac's USB port. Be sure to try more than one port.
If FireWire, make sure it is connected directly to the Mac's port instead of daisy chained to an external drive or connected to a FireWire hub. Try it on more than one port, since it is possible the port has become faulty. If you have another FireWire device, use it to make sure the port is OK.
If the Mac itself is running oddly, you need to start up from your Mac OS X installation disc (for the OS version you are using), and run Disk Utility from Installer's menu. Then run +Repair Disk+. If that completes with no errors or errors that are repaired, restart normally. Then run Disk Utility and use +Repair Disk Permissions+. Hopefully, those actions will fix the Mac.

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