Windows doesn't recognise my reset iPod

A couple of days ago my iPod started flicking through songs of it’s own accord, as though I was pressing on the “Forwards” button repeatedly. I Reset it and now I get Three graphics appearing on the screen: The Apple Logo, A Sad iPod and a Battery (low on power).
Now Windows (XP home) doesn’t recognise the iPod (even on disk mode) so I can’t update or restore it. I’ve also tried reinstalling iTunes and that didn’t work either. How can I get my iPod working again?
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks
20 GB Click Wheel Windows XP

You don't have to wipe anything, but when you get a chance make sure you backed up to icloud.
What that means is your contacts inside of the phone either physically or liquid damaged. To check
which, you can look inside and if you see a little pink, that would give you a water damage. If you don't
see pink it means that you to many times plugged in that charger the other way or tried to. May be
used some other things to plug in. If you flash the light in you may be able to see those contacts.
If I were you, i would not believe me, good luck!

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