HELP! iTunes is encountering errors when I plug in my iPod

I have an 8-gig second generation iPod Touch. For a few months now I have been unable to sync my iPod due to the fact that when I plug it in it says that "iTunes has encountered a problem and needs to close", I've sent an error report numerous times but, as you know, that doesn't help.
I can still load music onto my iTunes and it works fine, also, my brother (who had the exact same iPod and uses the same PC as me) is fine with his iPod, he can sync it and everything. Can someone tell me what on Earth is happening?!
Thanks, in advance.

"Faulting application itunes.exe, version 9.0.2.25, faulting module quicktime.qts, version 7.65.17.80, fault address 0x00909a47."
Hmmmm. If we take it at its word, it's an issue with your QuickTime. I'm not convinced that that's the fundamental cause of your issue here, Zypo, but we should probably first try swapping out your QuickTime just in case.
Download and save a fresh copy of the "standalone" QuickTime installer to your hard drive (don't run the install on line). Get the version that doesn't mention iTunes:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Quit iTunes if you have it open. (ITunes uses QuickTime, and if iTunes is open, it'll interfere with the uninstall.)
Now head into your Add or Remove Programs control panel. Uninstall QuickTime.
Next, we'll clear away any leftover QuickTime program files or folders.
(1) In "My Computer" open "Local Disk (C:)" or whichever drive your program files are installed on.
(2) Open the "Program files" folder.
(3) Right-click on the QuickTime folder (if it still exists) and select "Delete".
(4) Go back into "Local Disk (C:)" or whichever drive your program files are installed on.
(5) Open the "Windows" folder.
(6) Open the "system32" folder.
(7) Check for the presence of a QuickTime and a QuickTimeVR file. If either file still exists, delete each of them.
Empty the Recycle Bin and restart the PC. Now reinstall QuickTime by doubleclicking the QuickTimeInstaller.exe file you downloaded earlier.
Does the install go through okay? If so, try launching iTunes and plugging in the ipod again.
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