Using two iPod Nanos on one computer

I just bought my husband an iPod Nano identical to mine (2Gb) but when I connect it to the computer, the setup assistant does not appear. When I go into device manager, it shows iPod and a question mark with an exclamation point superimposed. Any idea what to do to get the computer to recognize this second iPod?
Thanks
iPod Nano Windows XP Vaio

We have two identical ipods and also have different
music tastes, so when I download music onto one it
goes onto the other and I have to end up deleting
every thing and start again. Is there an easier way
of doing this.
Set them to "manually manage music".

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