Why won't iTunes read my iPod Classic?

I recently got a new computer and I had to download iTunes 11 for my iPod Classic. The problem I'm having is that I plugged it in to sync my music because I had some new songs etc to put on, but when I plugged it in it would say on my iPod that it was connected but it wouldn't show up on my iTunes. I have tried everything I can think of to try and find it. I've even looked it up online but nothing worked. Should I just try and find iTunes 10 or is there a way I can fix this?

Howdy Hasuki-chan,
I have 2 suggestions for this depending on if it is recognized or not in Windows Explorer.
If it shows in Explorer but not in iTunes, this article.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
If it is not recognized at all in Explorer then this one:
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
Take care,
Sterling

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