Cannot restore backup after updating to iOS 4.0.2...

To make it short and sweet, yesterday I updated my iPod Touch 3G to iOS 4.0.2 and today I tried to restore a backup into it, and everytime it gives me an error (no numbers or anything). What's wrong? I've read similar problems and very few legit solutions...please help!!

I just experienced the exact same thing after upgrading from iOS 4.2.x to iOS 4.3...
Now my iPad shows the picture of the white USB cable that tells me to connect to iTunes to (re)activate. After trying this nothing happens - except from a message in iTunes telling me that;
"There is a problem with your iPad.
We're sorry, the iPad you connected may be damaged and canot be activated for service. We recommend you to visit your nearest Apple Store for more information. To find your..."
Anyone else had similar exeriences?!

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READ THIS!!!!!
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First of all, BACKUP your original backup, yes a backup of a backup. First of all make hidden files visible, at your explorer go to tools>folderoptions>view and show hidden files and folders. If you cant find the tools at your window press alt and a toolbar will appear. The file is located in C/users/YOURACCOUNT/appdata/roaming/applecomputer/mobilesync/backup.
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