Windows Not recognising iPOD Mini ?

My ipod charges when connected to the PC through USB port.
But Itunes does not show the iPOD.
My computers does not show iPOD.
Device manager shows Unknown Device under USB.
I have followed all instructions in the iPOD support and have installed and uninstalled the iTunes many times.
But the status is the same.

Can someone help me figure out how to get my Ipod Mini to be recognized by my computer and Itunes? I plug it into the USB port but nothing happens except the Ipod shows that it is charging. The computer or Itunes doesn't seem to see My Ipod Mini at all. Please Help!!!!

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