Windows Vista can't recognize Ipod Classic

I bought an Ipod of a guy yesterday. It's a classic. I did a lot so bare with me here.
It doesnt show up in Itunes.
When I turn off the ipod and turn it back on.
it says the device driver can't be installed and is unrecognized.
I'm installing Windows Servce Pack 2 as we speak in hope that an updated driver is in there.
Someone told me Ipod classics don't work with windows 7 period.
Someone help me!
Is the updated driver in a service pack?
Or what?
I just want to listen to music!
I uninstalled and reinstalled Itunes multiple times.
I don't want to keep doing it because it takes forever.
Do I have to download a older version of itunes?
What do I do?!?!?

Do this 5Rs first and tell me what you see on the iPod Screen, after charging the iPod and Reset
To do a Hard Reset
Charge your Ipod for at least 2 hours
Toggle the Hold switch, make sure you dont see the Red mark when you do the next step
Reset the iPod -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about10 secs till the Apple Logo comes ON
Then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
Here is the Apple support Article on the 5Rs
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
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