Backing up/Syncing iphone 4s

Hi,
I got the iPhone 4s yesterday, have been trying to sync through itunes but am having trouble. So when i plug the iphone it, it is recognised and starts syncing, then goes to step 2, backing up and basically stops. Ive left it for a while and the bar still hasnt moved. I dont know why it wont go past this step?? I have uninstalled and re installed itunes but its still happening. I dont know what to do! I just want my old apps and contacts on my new phone! Help please?

Delete the existing backup followed by creating a new backup.
Go to iTunes > Preferences and under the Devices tab select the backup in the window and select the Delete button.
To create a new backup, right click on the iPhone in the iTunes source list and at the menu window that appears, select Back Up.
I realize it froze last time as well but it may still have logged a back up file.
Also you can try uninstalling iTunes and reinstalling

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