Invalid password - restore does not work

My son has an Ipod Touch 4th generation. The password has been forgotten or changed. I tried to connect to Itunes and do a restore and it will not work. It starts the process then asks for a password. I have also tried to hold the home key and power button down and connecting, same thing..it starts the process then asks for a password. Any suggestions how to get this reset or restored?

Most likely your iPod hardisk is dying.
Do a Disk Diagnostic, as posted by tt2
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3110831?tstart=240
This wont fix your problem, but it gives some idea., like getting some professional hardisk repair service or Apps.
Anyway, it would be a very bad idea, to give someone this problematic iPod as a gift to a friend, I would give it to someone I dont like, and let him feel your frustration.
Have a nice day!

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