Won't charge, won't sync new content...

Long story short here... my iPod stopped working about 4 months ago. Meanwhile, the computer it was synched on, my Vista computer, went belly up. I drug my old XP computer out of the closet and booted it to satisfy my surfing needs. Meanwhile, there were a few files on my iPod - 2G iTouch - that I wanted to see if I could upload onto the XP. Lo and behold, when I plugged it into the USB port it started to charge. Once it was charged, I had to update the software (as I said it was about 4 months) and then it asked me if I wanted to authorize this computer (the XP) for use with this device and I said "yes". It transfered all of the purchased files to the XP, but ONLY the purchased files, it would transfer none of the photos and none of the music that came from non-iTunes sources.
Well, this is where things went kinda haywire.
While fussing with the Vista computer I did manage to get it to boot, and when that happened I plugged the iTouch into it and it started to synch. However, it also totally wiped out EVERYTHING except aps and photos. And it stopped charging when plugged into any other computer but the Vista. But as the Vista will only boot once every 20 or so tries I don't want to fuss with it much until I can get it fixed, so I managed one more synch and this time it restored all my music to the iPod touch.
However... it still won't charge on any other computer. When I plug it in to the XP it will synch (I get the "synch in progress" on both the iTunes and the device) however if I try to put any music from the XP on to the iTouch it won't upload, and the battery will ONLY charge when plugged into the Vista. I've tried to reset it (I thought it worked the first time but looking back I think it was only because it was on the Vista) twice but right now its still sitting at 2/3 battery life, and it has been that way for about a day and a half.
I know this sounds convoluted...I guess to "nutshell" it: All my music is on my iTouch and on the Vista, and my iTouch will only charge when plugged into the Vista. It will synch but not update via the XP and it will not charge, nor will it charge on any other cable (even plugged into the wall), nor will it upload any new content (ie music files I've had previously on the XP computer).
Any suggestions?
Message was edited by: dedawen

Charging the Battery takes at least 2 hours using the High Power USB2.0 port at the back of your Desktop, or via a USB Wall Charger, (dont use 10W iPad Charger unless it is dual port with a max 5Watt outlet)
If you have a new battery fitted, go back to the shop and ask them to solve the problem, most likely poor connection.
Have a nice day!

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