Having trouble with software update today for ipod touch

I connected my touch to my WindowXP machine today and itunes indicated there was an update for the device (1.1.2...i believe). I was already running the latest version of itunes. The touch update downloaded and then ran for a long time but never seemed to finish. Eventually (i left it for at least 30 minutes), I disconnected and the screen indicated I needed to connect it itunes.
I get an error that the unit is in recovery mode and needs to be restored, but that operation never completes either....runs indefinitely and never completes. Looking online, I found a method to reset the touch by holding down both buttons, but that doesn't help either. I never get the normal touch interface just the picture onscreen to reconnect it to itunes.
During the restore process, I get the apple logo and the little circle motion that turns (like an hourglass, but not that shape) but nothing ever happens beyond that.

Try:                                               
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on           
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable              
- Try on another computer                                                       
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                     

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