Why wont my IPod (4th gen.) be recognized by ITunes? How can I fix it?

I plug in my IPod but ITunes doesn't pop up, and when I do bring up ITunes on my computer it doesn't list my IPod like it did before.. I think it has something to do with the iOS or something.., I just don't know how to fix it without spending a whole lot of money., please help!!

The IOS on your iPod has nothing to do with the problem
Did you do everything here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Including
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
New cable and different USB port?
Runs this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

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