Windows will not recognize ipod touch also says it has malfunctioned

hi
whenever i plug in my ipod touch i get a message saying that "usb device not recognized, one of the usb drives attached has malfunctioned and windows cannot recognize it"
i have reinstalled itunes 8.1 twice the second time i reinstalled the apple mobile device service and have restarted my computer
i need some help!

Do any of your USB ports work ?
Is your touch seen when connected to another computer ?

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Message was edited by: logan1080

logan1080 wrote:
My computer said "does not recognize device in USB port
maybe [this|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538] support article article can help.
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