IPod Nano sync snag - "cannot be updated, required folder cannot be found"

Whenever I try to sync my iPod Nano (2nd Gen) I get the error message "the iPod cannot be updated. The required folder cannot be found". Have had this problem since I bought it!
Am running latest s/w versions (reloaded iTunes v. 7.1.1.5 twice, and iPod is running s/w v. 1.1.2).
iTunes on my computer (running Windows XP Pro) play fine from the desktop. VERY frustrating!!!
Windows XP Pro iPod Nano 2nd Gen

I am suddently having the same problem with a similar message. I've tried syncing to both my nano and my suffle and I get the message "Cannot be synced, the required disc space is not sufficient. I've emptied both appliances and still get that message when I try to sync. Even something as small as a single song.

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Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue, you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources.
Express Lane
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4433
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