"USB Device Not Recognized", and I tried the 5 R's and all that....

OK, I just got a new shuffle, and my computeris also new. I am using a Dell with Windows Media XP. I also just installed iTunes 7.5.
Whenever I place the shuffle on the dock the charging light comes on for a few moments, then I get the pop-up message:
"USB device not recognized. One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it. No drivers are installed for this device."
Then the charging light turns off.
iTunes does not show any "source" or recognition of the shuffle being attached.
My sons recieved Scandisk mp3 players and they are both working on my new computer with no issues.
I did try to remove iTunes from my computer, re-install, and then dock the shuffle again, and got the same results.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
  Windows XP  

I have experienced the same problems and frustration as many of you with Windows not recogizing the shuffle. Looking to forums, changing drivers, using another computer for answers.
The shuffle I purchased for my wife did not work with our primary laptop (Windows XP 1.1 usb ports) but it worked successfully with another laptop (same OS and usb version).
Grasping at straws, I remembered I had a USB extension cable and connected the shuffle usb connection in the extension cable and the extension cable into the usb port of my PC. It worked. It seemed to make a better and more snug connection with my laptop usb port than the usb connection with the shuffle.
ITunes also recognizes the shuffle. I am curious if this resolves the issues many of you are having.

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