Windows 7 won't recognize iPod Touch

I syncd my new iPod touch then downloaded aps. Now iTunes wont recognize my Ipod, how do I fix this?

Start here:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Make sure your AMDS is running:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
These may also help:
iPod: Does not appear in Windows or iTunes and Device Manager is empty
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows

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Miiownzu wrote:
I found a solution! I uninstalled everything from Apple on my computer. Everything. Bonjour, Apple Software Update, iTunes, everything Apple related that was on my PC. I then went to my Appdata folders and deleted all of the Apple and Apple Computer folders I could find. Then I rebooted and reinstalled iTunes and now it works fine! I hope this helps some more people as well!
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Everything is up to date. I reinstalled itunes like 6 times. I tried looking for an option on Itunes but cant seem to find it.
restarted computer, restarting ipod, moving usb ports, yup all the good stuff but I still cant get it to work someone please help.

Finally got it working.. Ok so First read this
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Just start with verifying the Apple Mobile Device Support is up and working, Just follow the steps here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
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I had an issue uninstalling Apple Software Update, and was unable to get it off my computer.
But after all that download and reinstall itunes.
After doing all that i was able to get mine to show up in itunes
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Hi w!cked,
If your PC only recognizes your iPod touch as a camera and it doesn't show up in iTunes, try downloading and installing the latest version of iTunes. You can download iTunes 8.1.1 from here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
If the issue persists, make sure the USB drivers are installed properly as described here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
-Jason

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Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
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