I Pod touch is dead

The first time I connect the iPod Touch to the Windows Vista PC everything seems to run fine. But a few days later, when I connect it for the second time the system wants to load a new version of the software, it pretends to save the old iPod touch setup, then it loads the new software und finally I see the message that the installation was not successful. I have the only choice to click on the restore button and then the same game starts with the same result. An hour and four cycles later the iPod turns off, is no more recognized and invisible on my PC. No possibility to turn the iPod on, it remains black and blocked. When I bring it back to the store it takes at least 2 weeks and then the iPod is fine again.
What went wrong with the iPod? How can I avoid this situation?
Do I have a chance to restart the iPod again?

Welcome to the discussions,
Did you try to connect in recovery mode, explained here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808 ?
Before you do, also try to delete the ipod software file, located C:\Documents\Settings\username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates to make iTunes download a new copy when you connect in recovery mode. Maybe the file stored on your PC got damaged during the first download.

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