Iphone 4 wont charge or connect to itunes

Hi,
I tried to charge my phone last night but got a message saying this accessory does not support charging. I was using the original charger but everything i done would not let the phone charge. I have tried different USB cables and plugs and get the same message.
My phone battery has now died and i can't get the phone to charge. This means it won't connect to itunes and i cant force it in to DFU mode or restore.
Is there anything i can do to get it working again?
Thanks

Try the article http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Sometimes people accidently delete programs such as "Bonjour" or "Apple mobile device support" by accident without realizing they are vital to iTunes, if this article does not help you, try giving apple a call if you are within your ninety days of complementary phone support.

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