Ipod touch stuck in 'recovery mode' HELP asap please!

i connected my ipod touch to my laptop [windows xp] and [ipod was on normally] and then it opened itunes like usual, but then the ipod touch iteself turned black! then itunes said it was stuck in recovery mode. so i clicked to restore it, and its in the process of restoring, then it stopped, window popped up saying error 6! my ipod touch wont turn on at all, restoring doesnt finish, help!!!
please and thanks!

Welcome to the discussions,
Error 6: All of the steps in this article apply to resolve this issue. Following iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software ( http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125 ) frequently resolves this error. There may be third-party software installed that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting a TcpWindowSize entry into your Registry. If your default packet size is set incorrectly it can cause this error. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet size modification for assistance.
copied from http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
Also try to delete the ipod software file located in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates to make iTunes download a new copy when you connect in recovery mode. Maybe the file stored on your PC is damaged.
Recovery mode: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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