Can't update or Restore iPod as "Firmware File could not be found"

When I try and update my iPod Video or even Restore it this error message comes up.
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/1808/errorvh8.jpg
Has anyone had this and advise on anything I can do?
Thanks
Steve

I found some information that needs to be published that iTunes makes no gurantees on recommended or required updates at the iTunes store of the compatablity of the products being sold and the updated iTunes software. Case in point; If you purchase games from the iTunes store and have downloaded the latest version of iTunes 7, your iPod will not play these games, for example video poker and Bejeweled. Go the following link and read it for yourself. There are no gurantees either that you will be able to update or restore your iPod. WARNING!!!!
http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/jpen/sales.html

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