Windows thinks my ipod is a disk drive?

Device:
Apple i-pod nano 1st generation
Issues:
...i-pod not listed in "My Computer"
...i-pod not connecting to i-tunes
...The "Do Not Disconnect" does appear on the i-pod's face screen.
...If the i-pod is connected via usb port to my computer prior to turning the computer on, then Windows will not boot up. I have to unplug the usb cable so that Windows will boot up.
...Same with i-tunes. The i-pod can not be connected to my computer prior to opening i-tunes or the program will not open. Once I unplug the usb cable, then i-tunes opens up immediately.
...Did verify that I have the latest version of i-tunes installed.
...In Device Manager, "USB Mass Storage Device" is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers
...Right clicked on the above to update drivers...pop up window indicates the best drivers are already installed.
..."Appe Ipod USB Device" is listed under Disk Drives in the Device Manager
My computer is running Windows Vista.
My kids both have an i-pod touch and they sync / connect without any problem.
Could the problem be that my computer is confusing my i-pod for a disk drive? Or does anyone see what the problem may be based on the issues I have listed?
Any suggestions on how to fix this frustrating problem?
Thanks for the help.
Marsha

the ipod is suppose to be seen as a disk drive. if you don't like that, then in itunes uncheck "enable disk usage"
"ipod not listed in itunes" do have another computer you can plug this into? and the booting issue is a windows problem, it will do that for certain devices, i cant have my psp plugged is while it boots.
have you reinstalled itunes?
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