HT4972 Trouble updating software on iPod

Using iOS 4.3.5 and trying to update software (iPod Software Update) via iTunes. I keep getting the error message "There was a problem downloading the software for the iPod. The network connection was reset."
Any ideas?

Try disabling the computer's antivirus and firewall.
- Next try the manual install method of:
iDevice Troubleshooting 101 :: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Then try on another computer

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