Solution for Ipod not beeing recognized by iTunes

Since 2 months or so I tried to figure out why my iPOD nano (2nd gen) isn't recognized by iTunes. And today I found the simple answer: Windows gave it the Driveletter B: when I changed it manually to R: (I have a lot of drives) it was suddenly recognized. It seems iTunes doesn't recognize devices with the old two Floppy-drive Letter A: and B:. So If your Ipod isn't recognized by your iTunes check if it got the wrong drive-letter.
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do you know how to reset it? if you do then do that,when you see the apple logo hold the "select key" (the circle in the middle) and the "play/pause" button--> then connect it to your MAC or PC.

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Delete the iPod.plist file
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~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.ipod.plist
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I have tried completely uninstalling iTunes, quicktime, anything apple, and deleting the folders.
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I have seen the apple support page on this issue and tried everything, I have also seen the page about ipods having this problem which advised turning off power management on USB ports.
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1. Right-click My Computer
2. Select "manage"
(Computer Management window opens)
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