Can't Upgrade Iphone 3G 3.1.3 OS to 4.2 OS

I have an Iphone model number MB704LL that was recently restored to the factory defaults. When i select the update button which has a message stating a newer version of the Iphone software is available (version 4.2)....When I click on the button I get the follow message" This version of Itunes 9.2.1 is the current version" Well, I am not trying to update itunes. I have tried restarting the computer and confirmed I have the latest version of Itunes but no luck. Any suggestions as there are apps I want to download but many are now only compatible with version 4.0 OS or higher.

I have ITunes 10 and still cannot update Iphone, it keeps "timing out" even though it has only been 15 minutes or so (I have tried many times and get the same response). I see others say it takes over an hour to update. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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