How to update an ipod touch with Itunes PC 4.2.1-ios 5or later

my ipod touch is 4.2.1 i would like to update it from that to the newest ios fromat i have tried Ehow , apple support and none work i have the latest version of itunes and no pop up comes and says here is an update how do i manually update my ipod touch 4.2.1 to the newest format using itunes on my PC

I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 4.2.1.
Identifying iPod models
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

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