HT1766 How to upgrade my Ipod touch ios 4.2.1 to 5 or 6?

I tried to do it as suggested online, but couldn't find how to upgrade it through Itune on my PC.  My PC already has the most recent I tune.  When I connect my Ipod touch with it, no option for upgrade software either.
Thanks!
Vero

Update it from iTunes on a computer as described at the bottom of this article; devices running an iOS version prior to 5.0 can't be updated straight from the device. It will be updated to the newest iOS release supported by the device’s hardware.
The maximum iOS version for the iPhone 3G and second generation iPod touch is 4.2.1.
The maximum iOS version for the third generation iPod touch and original iPad is 5.1.1.
The maximum iOS version for the fourth generation iPod touch is 6.1.5.
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