Trying to connect ipod touch to iTunes software icon just spinning

Recently I had to rebuild my music list in iTunes on my PC, during this time I performed upgrades to the iTunes app and my devices which seemed to go ok.  Today I plug in my iPod to delete the music that currently on the iPod and replace it with the rebuilt library and nothing happens other than the gray circle continually spins next to where it says Operator's iPod.  At first I thought it my be the amount of information that's being synched between iTunes and the iPod but I walked away for about 3 hours and it was still just sitting there.  When I click on Operator's iPad nothing happens.  Rebooting the PC, the iPod, starting from scratch has yielded the same results.  Any suggestions?

This has been resolved by re-installing the iTunes software.  What a PITA!  Every time Apple updates it's software or OS I hold my breath, cross my fingers and squint my eyes.  Will it work this time?  What a crock.

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