Stupid of me but i reset my ipod (not connected) now all it shows is a cable to itunes but computer and itunes will not recognise any device

I formatted my ipod touch (stand alone) and of course now its empty and computer and or itunes wil not recognize device or drive. what to do?

tmplHi pranoop,
If you are having an issue with your iPod touch not being recognized by iTunes when connected to your Windows computer, I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Sincerely,
Brett L

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
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