Ipod touch restore waiting for ipod

I want to restore my touch to the factory settings.  It will no longer do anything.
If I connect to iTunes, it recognizes it and says it is in the process of recovery.
When I continue, It begins extracting files and then goes into "waiting for ipod" mode where it remains without proceeding - even after leaving it for a day.
Anyone now how I can proceed to get things to progress.
Thanks for any help you can provide

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer                            
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                     

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