Reformat iPod for Windows in disk mode

I've had my 20GB color iPod for about a year now and so far it's only seen macs. I want to reformat it in disk mode for Goddam Windows so I can transfer files. But when I connect to a Goddam Windows computer, iTunes and Goddam Windows don't see it. The iPod is flashing the Don't Disconnect icon, so it knows it's connected.
How do I get the computer to see the iPod so I can reformat?

After your iPod Software is downloaded, perform a restore on your iPod (this will format your iPod to your computer). Do that by:
1 - Plug in your iPod.
2 - Close iTunes if it is currently running.
3 - Go to "START -> All Programs -> iPod -> iPod Updater".
4 - Wait till your iPod shows up in the Updater (hope fully it will).
5 - When it does, click the "Restore" button. This process should take about 5 minutes.
Restoring will delete all the content off your iPod, but will not affect your iTunes library.
If you were not able to complete step 4, then try putting your iPod into disk mode (see this link):
How to put your iPod into disk mode
Also, check out this link.
iPod missing in Windows or in iTunes
I hope this helps!
~~Kylene

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