HT1414 itunes says it cant continue the setup/restoring at this stage. ive had so much trouble for WEEKS!

HELP! my iPhone 4 has been playing up constantly since i've had it, it wont restore and so i can't use it at all, now iTunes is saying it can't complete the restoring when it's up to the last part!!

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