Can't Restore Mini

I've had my mini for about 2 years now and have never had a problem until the drive that had my music on it crashed and I lost all my music.
Now that it's fixed, I just downloaded iTunes 7.2. It took a while, but I was able to get to the Summary and activate the Restore. But I get a message that says: "The iPod 'IPOD' cannot be restored because it contains files that are in use by another application."
I've search the forums back to the beginning of the year, but didn't see this problem.
I've reset my mini several times. When I plug it back in, most times the following information appears:
Name: IPOD
Capacity: N/A
Software Version: N/A
Serial #: N/A
Format: Windows
and sometimes when I reset, I get the following:
Name: IPOD
Capacity: N/A
Software Version: 1.4.1
Serial #: It lists my serial number
Format: Windows
The name that should show up is my name - Betsy. It's always been like that.
Also, when I plug in, I get a removable drive (E:) under my computer, so I'm assuming it's in disk mode, but I can't get it out. When I right click on E: it just freezes up.
Can someone help me with this so I can get it working.

To be honest with you, I really don't know the tech. issue behind this 1418 error. But I did face this problem with a 4G iPod which was previously formatted on a PC.
It can only be solved by resetting the restore process, it could be some bugs either on the existing iPod software on the iPod, drives or iTunes on the computer.
The way that I solve it -
Windows users having trouble with their iPods should locate a Mac user. In many cases when an iPod won't show up on a PC that it will show up on the Mac. Then it can be restored. When the PC user returns to his computer the iPod will be recognized by the PC, reformatted for the PC, and usable again. By the way, it works in reverse too. A Mac user often can get his iPod back by connecting it to a PC and restoring it.
Tips
a. It does not matter whether the format is completed or not, the key is to erase (or partly) the corrupted firmware files on the Hard Drive of the iPod. After that, when the iPod re-connected with a computer, it will be recognized as an fresh external hard drive, it will show up on the iTunes 7.
b. It is not a difficult issue for a Mac user to find a window base computer, for a PC user, if they can’t find any Mac user, they can go to a nearest Apple Shop for a favor.
c. You may need to switch around the PC and Mac, try to do several attempts between “Format” and “Restore”
d. You may also need to switch around the UBS port on your computer

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Hi Jim,
It sounds like iTunes cannot sucessfully connect to your iPod, because it is an issue with your iPod itself.
You could try forcing your iPod into disk mode, following the instructions here:
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-Kylene

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TS3694 i can't restore my ipad mini it's an error occurs code 3002

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Follow Troubleshooting security software. Often, uninstalling third-party security software will resolve these errors.
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The best regards
DearSir/Madam
My IPhone4s (cell phone) and my SIM card have destroyed.now I have lost all phone book number. I have just an mini-ipad2 ,it contain notes and just contacts name which I had their email address in my yahoo Bookmark. how can I restore and reassume my phone numbers?
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Thank you so much
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