Itouch in recovery mode after  failed IOS update 4.2

My itouch 2nd or 3rd generation is in recovery mode after failing IOS update 4.2 from windows computer.  I believe my problem is
This device isn't eligible for the requested build
How can I revert back to supported IOS?
thanks, jan

See:
iOS: Restore error 3194 or 'This device isn't eligible for the requested build'
How to solve iTunes error 3194 in 10 simple steps
A 2G can go to 4.2.1
A 3G to 5.1.1
If you try updating to the incorrect one you will get the error you received
Identifying iPod models
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

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