I have an ipod touch which has not been assigned to server but is locked on update how do i unlock it

I won an ipod touch but as I had no wifi connection connected it to my pc running windows XP. Iwas told an update was available for the device and when I tried t update it the ipod froze with just the usb connecctor showing on the screen. I have tried several times to unlock it but eith no success. Does anyone have any ideas please.

recovery mode
open itunes on computer
plug cable into computer not iOS device
turn device off
hold home button and plug cable into IOS device. do not release home button until an itunes graphic appears on IOS device.
look to computer should have message about recovery mode click ok and restore
Peace, Clyde
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