Trouble Syncing Ipod Touch 2G?

My daughter has had an Ipod Touch 2G for quite some time now. I sync it with Itunes every few months. I tried during Christmas however the computer is not recognizing it. On the Itunes webpage, it appears that it is now compatable with iOS 4.3.3, and iPod touch (3rd generation or later)-I need to double check the OS but it meets either of these requirements.
If this is becoming a dinosaur, can someone tell me if I can go back to a previous version of Itunes or if I can upgrade her software?

Your only way is if you have the version that was compatible on your computer such as in the recycle bin/trash or in a computer file backup. In that case delete the current version that is in your iTunes App library and replace it with the older version. Then sync.
Also see:
Recover Older Versions of iPhone Apps After Updating — Apple News, Tips and Reviews
Many developers when they updated their apps to support iOS 5 and 6 dropped compatibility for iOS 4.2.1 and earlier.

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I tried to sync our ipod Touch to the computer again today. I hadn't done so since just after it was purchased. Halfway through the backup, it reported an "unknown error". However, the hashed bar at the top of itunes continued. I tried to wait it out, but decided it wasn't going anywhere, so hit the "eject" icon. It told me it was syncing, and was I sure. I hit yes, waited a bit, and then pulled the USB cable out of the computer. itunes wouldn't respond to a shutdown command, so I had to force it down. Now the ipod won't load all the apps it has, and when I sync now, it tells me I can either set it up as a new device, or restore from backup. The backup is from before any apps were loaded, so therefore I would have to re-do that. The options are not defined well. I believe my choices are as follows:
1) Restore, thus reverting the ipod to the last time it successfully synced with the computer.
2) Set up as new device, thus keeping the information on the ipod that is there now.
Is that correct, or will #2 do something different?
Thanks in advance,
Mark

You said:
1) Restore, thus reverting the ipod to the last time it successfully synced with the computer.
2) Set up as new device, thus keeping the information on the ipod that is there now.
You are right for number 1.
However, for number 2, your iPod will be erased. It will be like it was when you originally purchased the iPod except it will have the latest iOS installed.

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Any idea what the error is or how I can fix it?
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- Power off and then back on the router.
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