IOS won't update on 4th gen iPod touch??

This message appears: The iPod software could not be contacted. Make sure your network setting are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later.
I have a 4th generation iPod touch. I updated my iTunes. And honestly the only thing in the above message that makes sense is to try again later. Well I tried that several times.
I have iOS 4.2.1 and I know that the fourth generation can get ios 6 right?
I am not a very techy person. Please if you have hints let me know.
Thank you!

Try:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
Ciould be just an Apple glitch

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