Can't load apps. Says computer not authorized

I didn't sinc my iPod touch with my laptop for about a month and when I did, it erased most of my apps from my iPod.
I have tried to load each one separately, but it tells me that the same message as when I try to do a group load, that my computer is not authorized.
I have deauthorized and reauthorized my computer, the same one I originally used to purchase these apps, and still tells me that it's not authorized.
I have tried downloading iTunes again and it still doesn't work.
I am able to load new apps to it though. I says I have 2.2 and each time it asks if I want to load 2.2.1. It doesn't matter which option I choose, it's the same issue.
Same goes for my music too.
Someone please help. I am going in circles here and getting quite dizzy.
Thanks

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