When i plug in my iPod nano, it doesnt come up in iTunes. It is a file.

When i plug in my iPod nano, it doesnt come up in iTunes. It comes up as a file. It wont show up on iTunes. What can I do to fix this?
  Windows XP  

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
You mean it appears in My Computer but not in iTunes? If so, check this first:
iPod missing in My Computer or in iTunes on Windows
iPod shows up in Windows Explorer but not in iTunes, iPod Service Error or Please reinstall iTunes

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