I can;t update my iPod to 4.0.1. It goes into recovery mode (error 1602)

I have a 3rd generation iPod touch. Its on 3.1.3 atm. I want to update it to 4.0. The update goes okay until the part 'Preparing iPod for update)where my ipod tourns off and then goes to the screen where the itunes logo with the usb cable thing. then a window pops up (not in itunes, in vista) saying 'windows needs to install driver software for your apple mobile device (recovery mode). After a while itunes says iPod could not be updated (error 1602). I've tried everything. Please help

Have you been reading about IOS4 on this forum? Do not upgrade unless you want your ipod to be useless. Mine is stuck inrestore mode after the upgrade. Read a few post about IOS4 and the ipod touch. It will change your mind

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