After updating to 4.2.1 and restore backup... apps,ipod info, sync tab gone

after I finished updating my ipod touch 2nd & 4th gen to 4.2.1 and restore the backups.. a dialog box appeared
"iTunes can't read the contents of the ipod xxxxIpod. Go to the Summary in ipod preferences and click Restore to restore this ipod to factory settings."
and all my apps,my ipod name info, sync tab gone except "summary" tab where you can only restore to factory settings
so I revert back to 4.1 and works fine again
what's wrong with update 4.2.1??
any solution for this??

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I decided to resync from a PC in work. I managed to set it up as a new phone and put on some podcasts no problem. So maybe the problem is with my itunes on my home PC ?
I might try to re-install it at home.
Good idea, but be aware that all media content will be erased again because you're syncing to a different iTunes library.
If you have things to keep, back up manually by right clicking on the phone in the device list and choosing "backup".
Make sure to have at least one contact and event set up on your PC to be able to merge your data during the first sync.
Purchases can be transferred by right clicking and choosing "transfer purchases" without the sync process.
See also this article about the content of your backup: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

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