Restoring ipod nano again and again

Hi
My ipod nano is saying "use itunes to restore" when i am doing that, itunes keps telling me to do it again. I just cant restore my ipod.
Need Help
Michael

Try putting your iPod into disk mode:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
And then try the restore again.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983
If it still doesn't work, you can try formatting the iPod:
Click on Start, right-click on My Computer and click Manage
Click on Disk Management (in the left-hand column)
Wait for Windows to connect to the Logical Disk Manager Service
When it does, you should see a drive listed that represents the iPod. (You can verify this by checking the capacity, which should be listed as slightly less than what is printed on the iPod. Or, you can open My Computer with the iPod disconnected, and then plug in the iPod to see which drive letter appears).
Right-click on the iPod’s drive and click on “format”
Set the parameters as follows:
Volume label = iPod
File System = FAT32
Allocation unit size = default
Uncheck the options for Quick Format and File Compression
Click OK to start the format.
When it’s done, try the restore in iTunes again.
If all else fails, the iPod may need to go in for service.
http://depot.info.apple.com/ipod
CG

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