Windows Vista wont recognize any generation Ipod. Not charging unless windows is booted off.

When I plug in any genration Ipod in windows, it dosent make the chime like other devices. Nothing is showing up in device manger, ITunes, or My computer. For all intsesive purpse it's like nothing is plugged in there. Also, it only charges when windows is turned off but power supply on.  I tried 4 differnt cables and 3 differnt Ipods. A Touch, A Nanno, Classic, and a Shuffle. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Itunes. I made sure the power on the USB is set to on.
Any further help would be nice.
Thanks

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