USB Device Not Recognized

So i received an iPod Touch 1st Generation. Was only planning to use it for music when i get back to running due to disability.

Giving me nothing but problems so far. - (I don't rly use apple products.) Main issue right now is that i cant connect it to my computer. I always get an error message.
Usb Device not recognized.
One of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it.

I don't have another cord to test if its that atm. But anything else ive looked into seems to be a waste of time and no help. And honestly with things that have gone on in RL lately, its a little hard to think straight right now. Any ideas?

Running xp