When plug my ipod into computer and open Itune, my device does not show on the screen and so can not open it to transfer/sync/.... Used to show as soon as I plugged in?!

Today, try to update, sync.... my ipod. When plugged it into my computer and opened Itune, my device never shown on the left side of the screen as it used to! Can not find it anywhere????? Could you give me a tip on this matter.

Hi there atangney,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
-Griff W.

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Hello updmom,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
I found the following article that will help you in resolving this issue, where your iPhone is not recognized by iTunes.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
If you get to the part where it asks you to uninstall iTunes, be sure to uninstall iTunes and the other components in the order listed.
Take care,
Alex H.

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What have you tried...?
The Basic Troubleshooting Steps are:
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When plug my ipod into computer and open Itune, my device does not show on the screen and so can not open it to transfer/sync/.... Used to show as soon as I plugged in?!

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