Iphone 4s stuck in recovery mode after downloading iOS 6

I installed iOS 6 on my PC(win 7) and connected my phone but when the download finished, it left my phone in the recovery mode or the screen with the USB and Itunes symbol. Ive tried almost 8 times to restore my phone but every time the same thing happens; it downloads the update but nothing changes on the phone. I've tried it on 3 computers and still no success, so my phone is just a paper weight as of right now. does anyone know things that could help? thanks

I was finally able to restore my phone and apply the backup, but my 4S is now basically an iTouch.  I have no cellular network service and Verizon can't get it restored.
And since I'm on an enterprise plan, I have to wait until next week to get anything done with the phone.
I thought I was safe updating my iPhone...
But as the old adage goes... "Just say no to version  .0"

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