Windows Not Detecting iPod

When I plug my ipod into my pc, itunes does not come up or detect the ipod is connected. However, when I try it on other computers it works just fine.
I am guessing its a problem with my computer. However the computer is fine, and can detect anything else put in the USB.
Any reccomendations?

My gut tells me this is your issue:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=894314&tstart=0
I would encourage you to try the fixes noted within this thread.

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ipod still showed up in windows as f: drive (usb mass storage device)
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itunes will only find the ipod if i put it in disk mode according to jeffs advice in link below. once disconnected, i have to put it back in disk mode for itunes to find it again
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=720510&tstart=30
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As well as these forums there's a wealth of Apple articles, but it's knowing where to look. Every other manufacturer has support forums too.
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I'm thinking if I should go to the Apple Shop to ask for help but I doubt they'd be of any service/knowledge of this.
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