How do I get my ipod out of recovery mode as it will not allow me to restore it through my itunes it keeps telling me that there is an unknown error

I had forgotten my password for my ipod touch and followed the steps to put it in to recovery mode now it will not allow me to take it out of recovery mode

Hi, Mandapanda3.  
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities. 
I would need a little more information regarding the exact error you received to better assist you.  However, here are the best troubleshooting resources to start with when not being able to update or restore your iOS device.
Resolve iOS update and restore errors in iTunes
Get help with iOS update and restore errors
-Jason H.  

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    Follow Troubleshooting security software. Often, uninstalling third-party security software will resolve these errors.
    An entry in your hosts file may be redirecting requests to gs.apple.com (see "Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com" above).
    Internet proxy settings can cause this issue. If you are using a proxy, try without using one.
    Test restoring while connected to a known-good network.
    Also:
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4085740?start=0&tstart=0
    http://venktech.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-fix-ios-5-upgrade-errors-3002.html

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    If you don't see your device in iTunes, follow these steps for Mac or these for Windows.
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