IPod Corrupt File-Help!!!

Okay, when I disconnected my iPod from windows, the folder with exclamation showed up. I downloaded the new iPOd software and restored my iPod (it wouldn't let me just update). Now when I connect my iPod it sloooowwws my computer up and is usually not recgonized. Finally it works and a error message pops up from the bottom-right clock taskbar. It read:
iTunes:iTunes.exe - Corrupt File
The file or directory \iPod_Control\Music\F06\EUYH.m4a
is corrupt and unreadable. Please run the Chkdsk utility
And songs be gin to slowly update onto the iPod, then after 19 or so songs the computer totally freezes for about twenty minutes, then the update stops and the last song updated has a by it.
Help me!!!

Thank you for the kind comments Mitch!
To be honest, I'm not bothered about who receives the Big Green Stars. As long as the folks in trouble are helped out, I'm all for the award of points to whoever takes the responsibility of pointing them in the right direction.
Given that my time on Discussions is limited more than ever these days, I am particularly grateful to great folks such as your good self who point OPs in the right direction so they can resolve their issues rapidly. In my opinion, that in itself rightly deserves a Big Green Star and the points, because without folks who are adept at referrals, Discussions would be a very stagnant community.
So, please feel free to continue your excellent work! Usually I drop a post here and there to thank folks for their referrals, and more importantly, it also allows me to subscribe in so I can come back and offer more assistance if the OP needs more help.
All the best for now!
Kind regards,
Gopha.

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