IPod Touch 4G won't update to 4.3.3

I plug it into itunes, the computer recongnizes it, asks if i want to update it. I say yes. It extracts the software like it should then just says "The Software cannot be updated because the device is not eligable.(if i spelled it right) Why does it do this?

Try a manual install following the directions in the link below.
Basic troubleshooting steps.
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