Cannot Get Any Songs To Download On My iPOD Shuffle

I just got new ipod shuffle. Try to put music on with itunes. Says file cannot be read or written to, something like that. It looks like it starts to transfer music, then it stops and that STUPID X comes up saying something about not reading it.I don't know what the **** is wrong!!!! Anyone have any ideas???? HELP PLEASE...
Windows XP
Windows XP

Try to restore the ipod.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300701
If the ipod does not restore please post the error that you get when trying.

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it like this... i install the latest version of iTunes which is 7.3. for the first time i install n connect the ipod to my computer.. the iTunes will automatice update the song into my ipod... i try to delete it turn out nothing happen....
so i restore my ipod den i try to upload song... it said something cant sync don't what require cd??..why cant the song from my computer sync into my ipod shuffle??...i just dont get it....i already try all the advice from the forum still nothing had change.... i was so scare my ipod will spoil cause i just bought it yesterday..
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Are you downloading to a computer or an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? I would first suggest signing out of the iTunes Store and restarting your computer or device. Then log in and look for your purchases again. If you are still not able to access your content the article below will get you connected with the iTunes Store Support.
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933?viewlocale=en_US
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