The ipod could not be synced. the disc could not be read or writtern to

Hi,
I am having some major problems with my Nano. I upgraded to the new firmware through the new iTunes about 10 days ago, but now it just doesn't work all I keep getting is the above message. What is upsetting me is that it worked fine until this firmware update.
I have tried following the other advice including resetting it, I have also tried factory restting it through iTunes and it still doesn't want to work.
I am running XP Pro SP2, and you cannot see the Ipod in the list of attached disc drives.
Please help as my nano is now useless.
Thanks
PJ
Compaq Presario Windows XP Pro

Hi PJ!
And have you seen all of the suggestions in this article?:
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod
Also, you could try reinstalling your iPod's firmware, following the steps here:
What to do if iPod can't be updated because the firmware file was corrupt or not found
-Kylene

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