USB device not recognized - ipod video-help!!

when I connect my ipod video, I get a message "USB device not recognized", when I click, I get: "no drivers installed for this device". I have re-installed the ipod software, reset the ipod and re-installed itunes, just in case. I have been on this problem since Christmas. Any ideas at all, anybody?
dell   Windows XP  

I have this EXACT same problem. And my ports are definitely 2.0 USB. I've uninstalled and installed all the iPod, iTunes and Quicktime components at least 4 times. I've reset the iPod. I've read everything I can get my hands on... nuthin'... nada...
Can anyone help?

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