Here is the answer:
Download the "Windows Mobile Device Center" for your machine type, likely 64bit.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=3182
Before you run the install, change the compatibility settings to 'Windows 7'. Then install it... Then run it: You'll find it under 'WMDC'.. Your device should now recognize, when plugged in, mine did!