Problems synching Podcasts to my Ipod

When I start my laptop and plug in my ipod it will update my podcasts and synch. It will also bring up photoshop on my laptop. Once the first synch is done I cannot seem to synch again. In other words if during the day a podcast in itunes is updated and I try to manually update the ipod it will not synch. It never brings up photoshop aside from the first synch of the day. It must have a correlation.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Or
See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
Note: Different contacts are used for charging and data
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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