Ipod touch not updating because it takes to long to back it

I cannot update my ipod touch version 3.1.2 because when i do so, it needs to be backed up. When doing this, it will be backing for many hours and the status bar will have hardly moved. please help me out.

I would try moving the existing backup file to safe plave and then try again. The backup file is located:
iTunes places the backup files in the following places:
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Windows Vista and Windows 7: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: If you do not see the AppData or Application Data folders, you may need to show hidden files (Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7).

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