Can't restore iPod in iTunes 10.5.3

I cannot restore my iPod in iTunes 10.5.3. The Restore button just opens an Open finder dialog. The same thing happens for the Check For Update button.

That Finder dialog will pop up if you hold Option when you click Check fo Updates or Restore.
If that's isn't it try to delte the .ipsw files that iTunes has already downloaded from Finder > Go > Library (hold Option to see it) > iTunes
Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw)
iTunes uses "ipsw" files to restore your iPod or iPhone. If those files  are unusable, then try deleting them, renaming them, or moving the file  to a different directory. This will cause  iTunes to  download a new copy of the IPSW.    When a restore issue is specific to a  user, it is likely due to an unusable .ipsw file. If removing the .ipsw file does not resolve a user-specific restore issue, then the issue is caused by other user-specific security software settings or iTunes preferences. Creating a new user  will also cause new .ipsw restore files to be downloaded in the new  user. You can find the ".ipsw" files in these locations:
Mac OS X
iPhone
~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates
iPad
~/Library/iTunes/iPad Software Updates
iPod touch
~/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates
Note: The tilde "~" represents your Home directory.
(From http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694)

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