Cant authorize computer for ipod touch

I bought an ipod touch today (32 GB, 3g) and I can not authorize it. I press Authorize the masikinen and press in password and it says that the machine is authorized. But when I sync itunes with the ipod it says that I need to authorize it first.
what should I do?

Hi,
Are you using more than one Apple ID for the purchases on your PC? Try highlighting a file purchased from the iTunes Store, that is not syncing to the iPod touch, then choose> File> Get Info. Verify the Account Name on the Summary tab is the Apple ID you are authorizing the computer with.
If the issue persists after verifying the Apple ID, try removing the SC Info folder as shown here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
-Jason

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