Iphone Restore Problem - ERROR 48

Hi guys,
I have this problem: when i try to restore my iphone, i receive this error from itunes. "ERROR -48".
Do you know why and if there is a possible solution?
Thanks a lot,
DCLegolas

I explain better my problem:
I just updated my iTunes software to the latest version (7.4.2).Then, considering i have the yellow triangle,I try to restore my iPhone from iTunes.
The process start, Itunes connect to server and download in about 4 minutes the image, but, after finish,get the following error: "The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (-48).Please check you network settings...."
I have no third part sw, i have used iphone without problems in the past...and now im offline.
What is the meaning of "ERROR 48"?
Thanks,
DLegolas

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