Windows 7 not recognizing iPod Touch

I just bought a new Windows 7 Home Premium laptop and I'm trying to connect my iPod Touch to it to put my music on my new laptop (my old computer crashed with all the music from my iPod plus more, and most of it wasn't otherwise stored), but when I plug in the iPod Touch to the computer, Windows 7 does not show it as connected. iTunes shows it is connected and it charges just fine, though.
So I guess I have 2 questions:
1. How do I get Windows 7 to recognize the iPod Touch?
2. Is there a way to transfer the music from my iPod BACK to my computer without screwing up my iPod and risk losing my music?

1. Apple Mobile Device Services controls communication with the iPod/iPhone. See this article for help on troubleshooting the problem: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
2. There are multiple programs that can do this. However, Pod to PC is freeware and is highly regarded. Google it.

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