Error 21 while updating to iOS 5

While updating both my iPhone 3GS and iPad 2 to iOS5 I get error 21 while restoring after the update. I keep getting it no matter how many time I restore. What can I do?

i had the same problem, i called apple care and they told me that it was a hardware issue but not too worry i fix mine by reinstalling win 7 on my computer and it worked like a charm, but if you dont want to do that try
check your host file in windows and make sure it hasnt been edited
check firewall and make sure that the ports that itunes needs are allowed through
when updating turn your antivirus off
but if that dont work i know if you want it up and working until u find out what the issue is i would recommend tiny umbrella so u can kick out of recovery mode (needs java)
hope this helps

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