IPod touch sync with iTunes Error -18

Hi
Today I want to use my iPod touch but they was no music on it (the pictures are ok).
At home I try to sync the iPod touch with the lib, I don’t run
I got the message that the sync is not possible error code -18, a restore is mot possible too.To solve this problem I reset the iPod touch (setup-> common -> reset all)
Is it a hardware / software error on the iPod touch?
thanks
Frank

Follow these instructions ... be sure to continue to hold down the HOME button when your release the SLEEP/ON/OFF button as indicated:
1.) connect the ipod
2.) Pres and hold both home and off switch untill the apple logo apears
3.) When apple logo apears let go off the off switch but not the home
4.) You should see the logo of a cd and a usb cord
5.) Open itunes. If it still doesnt see it, unplug the ipod and close and reopen itunes and then plug your ipod
Itunes should take over from there

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