Cant update my iPod - unknown error - need tecnical help!

I am using iTunes 7.0.2.16 (latest version), iPod 5th generation (software version 1.1.1), OS: Windows XP SP2.
The problem is that i cant automatically update my iPod firmware to 1.2 version. When i click to "Update" i get unknown error message (number 23). The error message is not contain information about cause of error, only that its "unknown".
I guess, its because my firmware is 1.1.1 and not 1.1.2 as its supposed to be, but i dont know.
So i hope, that you can help me to solve it without restoring my iPod (it will be big trouble with my 3000 songs..).
If someone knows where i can download 1.1.2 firmware to try with it first, pls give me the link.
Thanks for attention!

My Ipod/Itunes seems to have the same problem. Downloading other things doesn't seem to matter, but I can't download the update. It always says, could not connect to the iPod update server! It says to check my connection, but I'm obviously connected to the Internet...It does that when I try to restore, or update. Any thoughts?

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Error 2, 4 (or -4), 6, 1000, and 9006
Follow the steps to troubleshoot 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. An incorrectly set default packet size 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.
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I plug my new ipod nano 2gen into windows... then it pops up in Itunes, But After i had put all my songs on, everytime i want to take some off or sync with the ipod with my new podcasts or pictures.. it says on the monitor thats its updating my ipod, but my ipod is showing no sign of updating.
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When I plugged in my iPod to my computer, this is the message that popped up:
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It's actually not stalling on any songs. It shows me that the songs all transfer and are on my iPod...it's so weird. It will show the songs on the iPod in my iTunes while it's plugged in (and no...I'm not just looking in my libary), but once's it's unplugged the songs are not on my iPod to listen to! And that error message pops up as soon as I plug in my iPod before I do anything.
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