ITunes 8.1 Downloaded; Can't sync iPod Touch now!

Just a question to anyone out there who can possibly help me...
The other day I updated my iTunes software to 8.1, and now it won't sync my iPod touch at all. I've tried deleting and re-installing iTunes; I've tried resetting my iPod Touch; I've even tried downloading an earlier version of iTunes, but it says my library was created in a newer version and can't be used with an older version.
I've also read online on Google that others are having similar issues with their iPod Touches and iPhones.
Any suggestions? It's extremely frustrating knowing I can't add anything at all!

I have come to the conclusion that a simple uninstal does not remove all iTunes
you need to clear all files from Program Files ( apple tell you how to do this )
but you still have legion of references in Registry .
the only way to purge those is to manually remove ALL references to iTunes in the registry
That is the only way I have found to solve any and all problems with Itunes
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