IPod Mini cannot Sync with Windows XP

I have a Dimension 4550 (Dell) running with Windows XP w/SP2. In the past when we purchased our iPod Mini, all things ran well. We had a system crash, and when attempting to load back we noted that iTunes now (ver 7+)requires a 500 Mhz; and ours is a 256Mhz. Therefore, I load on from a website an older version of iTunes (ver 4.9)
iTunes loaded on fine, but when we attempt to sync the iPod Mini we get the following message:
The software required for communicating with the iPod is not installed correctly. Please reinstall iTunes to install the iPod’s software.
I do not want to load the new Version, becuase it will not install on our machine due to the MHz matters discussed above. However, if anyone has a way to resolve this matter I welcome your comments. Thanks

The software required for communicating with the iPod is not installed correctly. Please reinstall iTunes to install the iPod’s software.
if you are using an iTunes 4.9, it would also help to have the IPod Updater software installed. here's a link through to that:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodupdater20060628forwindows.html

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