Ipod touch won't finish sync

When i try and sync my ipod touch the message reads "itunes cannot back up ipod because an error has occured". Any ideas anyone?

Try to delete the latest backup in the list in iTunes/Preferences/Devices and then sync again.
Copy the whole backup folder located here
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
to a safe place before you delete the backup, in case you need it to restore info again.

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