How can i restore ipod touch to factory settings in not able to connect to itunes? forgot pass word that unlocks ipod to connect to itunes

how can i reset ipod touch to factory setting with out using itunes? message on ipod states that ipod is disabled conect to itunes, however when try to connect to itunes message saying i can not connect to itunes b/c ipod is locked with pass code and i need to enter pass code into ipod.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this problom

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