HT5278 iPhone screen stuck whilst updating OS on iPhone4 with error 6

Whilsy updating my iPhone4 OS,I get an error. Now my phone is is stuck and iTunes keeps asking to do recovery from backup and fails each time I have tried to do this. I have uninstalled/reinstalled iTunes twice and gone through the recovery instruction several times into the early hours of the morning
I have googled for solution but to no avail. can anyone help!
Thanks
Mamakuba

Errors related to third-party security software
Error 2, 4 (or -4), 6, 1000, 9006
Follow Troubleshooting security software. Often, uninstalling third-party security software will resolve these errors.
There may be third-party software that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting a TcpWindowSize entry into your registry. Your default packet size being set incorrectly can cause these errors. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet size modification for assistance or follow this article by Microsoft: How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Verify that access to ports 80 and 443 are allowed on your network.
Verify that communication to albert.apple.com or phobos.apple.com is not blocked by a firewall, or other Internet security setting.
Discard the .ipsw file, open iTunes and attempt to download the update again. See the steps underAdvanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations.
Restore your device while connected to a different network.
Restore using a different computer.

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    bbupdater:           - Ping failed, trying again, 24 tries left
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    bbupdater:           - Ping failed, trying again, 20 tries left
    bbupdater:           - Ping failed, trying again, 19 tries left
    bbupdater:           - Ping failed, trying again, 18 tries left
    bbupdater:           - Ping failed, trying again, 17 tries left
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              - kBBUReturnTimedOut(8)/16: Pinging timed out
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