3.1.2 Update Failure. Cannot escape recovery mode

I attempted to update my 3GS to 3.1.2 today but the installation failed and forced recovery mode (connect to itunes/usb screen).
I am running windows itunes 9.0.1.8 x64. I have uninstalled the drivers but windows cannot find the two drivers required, "No Driver Found". I have attempted to use the driver C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers\usbaapl64.inf but to no success. It seems to install but returns error "This device cannot start (code 10)".
I have reset the phone, restarted my computer, reinstalled itunes, cleared reg and more.
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks

Hey I had this happen and found the fix, though admittedly some people may not be able to use it: I restored it on my other computer with an older version of the firmware. I don't know why but the firmware download seems to be screwing up the restore. Find a friend with an older version and make sure they don't upgrade, then use their PC to restore it. This is a common problem that Apple is denying, took it to the store and they couldn't get it working. IT seems to be very hit or miss, the guy in front of me could get his restored (his was a 3Gs, mine is 3G). I don't know if there is a way to uninstall the update, maybe go digging through your computer under the itunes files for downloads and delete it. Good luck!

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