Error message "unable to sync, a duplicate file name was specified"

Hi All,
I`m getting the above message when I try to sync my music library.
I have updated to IOS 5.  I had been receiving this message before the update, but I ignored it, because the library was syncing.  However after the update my ipod just displays "no content" where my music should be.  I am also unable to sync music purchased after the update.
Does anyone have any ideas how to resolve this? 

Try and unchecking Manually manage music and videos on the summary page in iTunes. To get there, just go to ____'s iPod, scroll down, and it should be there. You can then check any other boxes (or uncheck) that you think might help you. That box might have automatically checked itself after the update. Also, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes by going to the apple in the top left hand corner, and clicking software update.

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