ITouch won't sync/play thru iTunes after update, error message displayed

I recently updated to the newest iTunes software program on my Windows XP, and ever since I haven't been able to play my iTouch music through iTunes. I have tried reinstalling iTunes, but to no success.
Every time after I download, I open up iTunes to play music from my iTouch thru iTunes, but am presented with this error message (it has no number, just a small box with iTunes logo at the top and a yellow error triangle): "This iPod could not be used because the required software is not installed. Run the iTunes installer to remove iTunes, then install iTunes again." This is now the 3rd time to have completely removed iTunes, restarted the computer, redownloaded iTunes and again restarted my computer without any success.
Any ideas or help?

Small update.....I took my Touch to the Genius Bar yesterday, told them about the issue and they just gave me a new Touch. That's awesome and all, but I still have the problem. I guess it's on my computers end but what I don't understand is why does it work once, then never again?? Help?!?!?

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