my new ipod nano isnt recognized by itunes

Hi slimeysnails,

Welcome to the Support Communities! The article below will help you troubleshoot the issue you are having with your iPod nano:

iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363?viewlocale=en_US

If you see your iPod in My Computer (Windows XP) or Computer (Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8) but not in iTunes under Devices, try these steps. Start at the top and work your way through the steps until iTunes recognizes your iPod.

• If you don't see your iPod in My Computer, follow these steps.
• This document is for Windows users and most older iPod models. See the following articles if you have this issue on:
  • A Mac
  • An iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch)
  • An iPod nano (5th or 6th generation) (and you see an alert message in iTunes when you connect the device)

Cheers,

- Judy