How do I get my iPod Touch 5.1 to restore iOS 8?

My iPod 5.1 Touch failed to upgrade today from iOS 8 to iOS 8.1. I received an error message during the upgrade installation attempt and was told to restore to iOS 8. It is now in restore mode. It downloads the iOS 8 restore file iPod5,1_8.0_12A365_Restore.ipsw but fails to install it. After processing the download, a RESTORE button reappears in iTunes on my HP laptop. When I press that, the cycle repeat. The iOS 8 restore file is again downloaded, a message appears reading that the file is being processed, and a restore button again appears. I can't get the iPod to restore. I am waiting for an Apple Support callback tomorrow, but would appreciate hearing your advice. I have tried pressing the power + home button simultaneously to try to reset the iPod. When I first upgraded from iOS 7.4 to iOS 8.0 the entire process took about 3 hours, but went without a hitch. I backed up the iPod on both iCloud and locally on my laptop before trying to upgrade to iOS 8.1, and I hope that once I get it to restore to 8.0, I will be able to sync all of my settings and apps. Has anyone else had this same issue? Thank you very much for your help. Cheers.

Try deleting the existing iOS 8 file. It is located here
http://osxdaily.com/2010/12/08/ipsw-file-location-mac-and-windows/
Then try again.
Next try DFU mode and then restore

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