Ipod mini updater help

each time i plug in my ipod it tells me i need to update my software but when i run the updater and the box pops up the "update" button is grayed out and the only button i am able to press is restore. I dont want to restore it b/c i dont have my songs on itunes any longer. I have already downloaded the most recent version of updater as well (6.28.06). Help!
  Windows XP  

i've got the same problem ...
i tried to restore it, but my computer said exactly the same ... what the f* is this supposed to be?
please help me ... ... i don't know what to do ...
ipod mini   Windows XP  

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