Cannot Sync Ipod due to Insufficient Priviliges

Anybody get this message when trying to sync their ipod? I have a iPod Touch 4g and recently started coming up with this error message. I have windows 7 running the latest version of itunes with the latest ios on the ipod touch. I am the admin on my computer and have access to all files. when i try to play some of the files, they are not able to play. Can anyone out there help?

- When restoring an iPod iTunes contacts the Apple server to verify that you are using the latest iOS firmware and downloads it if necessary.
- It sounds like you did the restore on a different computer than with which you last synced. That is how it works in that case. You can only be synced with one iTunes library (except if you manage music manually).
You can redownload apps at no additional cost. See:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Here is how to manage music on multiple computers:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1202

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