2nd Generation iPod touch OS 4.1 won't update or install apps. Help?

Hello, I have a 2nd generation iPod touch and it will not update or install apps. When I try to update an app, or install an app the app icon turns gray and the loading bar comes up inside the icon and the it says, "Waiting...". Any help with how to fix this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Message was edited by: Saleen Martyr

Resetting your iPod should deleting the waiting and will probably solve your problem:
Reset iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

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