Cannot update ipod touch? error -1

I have had this ipod touch for several years but didnt use it. My sister had it up and running but used her computer and now I cannot update my ipod it comes as cannot restore my ipod unknown error -1? I am wondering if there is anything that I can do?
Thanks

Try on another computer
Also see:
iOS: If you can't back up or restore from a backup in iTunes
Then see:
-1 error
-1 error too
If still problem that means a hardware problem. In that case make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Errors related to third-party security software
Error 2, 4 (or -4), 6, 1000, 9006
Follow Troubleshooting security software. Often, uninstalling third-party security software will resolve these errors.
There may be third-party software that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting a TcpWindowSize entry into your registry. Your default packet size being set incorrectly can cause these errors. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet size modification for assistance or follow this article by Microsoft: How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Verify that access to ports 80 and 443 are allowed on your network.
Verify that communication to albert.apple.com or photos.apple.com is not blocked by a firewall, or other Internet security setting.
Discard the .ipsw file, open iTunes and attempt to download the update again. See the steps underAdvanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations.
Restore your device while connected to a different network.
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Cannot update ipod, unknown error (-208)

Hello,
For the past two months I've been using an 80GB iPod with my MacBook Pro, automatically syncing every few days, without a hitch. Suddenly, every time I try to update the iPod, I get an error to the effect of "iPod <foo> cannot be updated. Unknown error occurred (-208)."
I restored the iPod and synced it again. Everything was copied over fine, except for my contacts and the one photo album I want to copy over. So I tweaked those settings and first iTunes said I had no contacts to sync, and would I want to open Address Book. I open Address Book and sure enough, all my contacts are there. I get the same message about iCal, even though there are appointments in it. The photos did not copy over either.
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I googled around and couldn't find anything specific about this error code. When I looked up Apple error codes, I found this page: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=9805, and the if it's the same error as the one I'm seeing in iTunes, it's a Sound Manager Error:
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What's also weird is that iTunes says this iPod has 12,486 songs on it, while the iTunes library itself has 12,489 songs. But in the About screen on the iPod itself, it says I have 12,491 songs. I also have bought only 5 songs from the iTunes Store. Coincidence? Those songs play on the iPod just fine.
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"tab area" (not sure what that screen in iTunes is
called), hit the Apply button and iTunes proceeded to
optimize my photos for my iPod and sync them. No
more (-208) error!
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Message was edited by: polydorus

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