Windows Cannot Read Device

Whenever I install the iPod software (after uninstalling several times) I still get the same error which says that my iPod cannot be recognized. What can I do to fix this problem? I looked under the "FIX Windows -> Ipod" whatever thread, and it just confused me with all the mumble and jumble. I previously had this iPod hooked up and running to my laptop, but I got my desktop fixed and want to transfer my music from it to my iPod.
Please help.

I had a similar problem getting my IPod to be recognized by my older computer (circa 1998). It only had USB 1.0 ports, but surprisingly, they worked, but very, very slowly. I decided to get a USB 2.0 card. I bought one by Startech for about $20. Didn't work at all for the IPod. I knew the IPod was fine because it would work on other computers. I replaced the Startech card with an Adaptec AUA-4000V USB 2.0 card for about $50 (Microcenter has a great return policy!). As soon as I did that everything worked great. Seems that some of the manufacturers take liberties with the "standards". Maybe this is one of those cases where you get what you pay for.
Anyway, I don't know if this is the answer in every case, but it did help me and I hope it helps you.
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