Synching old ipod nano with windows 8

I have a 5th generation iPod nano and just recently purchased a new laptop with windows 8. I was able to install the itunes program successfully and found all of my past music stored in the cloud. The new computer has been authorized to my existing itunes account. When I purchased new music and connected my nano, neither the computer nor the itunes software recognized the nano as being attached. It was as if the nano had never been connected. The nano doesn't even show up as another drive or a USB device connected. What could be the problem? I'd really like to get the song on the nano. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Many thanks!

Hi, bevelyn53.
I would recommend installing the Apple Mobile Device Support driver manually. See the section labeled Verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed > For Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 in the article below.
Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Regards,
Jason H.

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