Windows does not recognize ipod mini but charges it

can somebody please help me!!!!! im not very sabby with computers so its been hard for me. Ive put music on my brothers new secondhand ipod mini 2nd generation but my new(new to me) 2nd hand laptop wont recognize my ipod on windows and itunes. But it charges it. I can still put music on my brothers ipod but not mine. Ive been going through **** tryin it on my own & now im asking for help. Theres not very good help in support on the apple website and im downright frustrated. please someone halt my grief
dell inspiron 1150 Windows XP laptop

Remain calm, everything is going to be okay.
Check out these links:
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Post back with results and I hope this helps!

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