Itunes can't read apps list from iphone so wouldn't sync

When I try and sync my iPhone 3G running 4.2.1, via iTunes 10.5.1,  I get this message:
"iTunes cannot sync apps to the iPhone “XXX’s iPhone” because the apps installed on the iPhone could not be determined."
Every other sync in history has been uneventful. I tried powering off the iPhone and back on again.
I don't really have to restore my iPhone do I?
Any help is appreciated.

I didn't understand what you mean. Most of the songs itunes flags are songs I have had on my list for a long time. I did notice something else. After it sends me the message and stops syncing. I press the apply button and it seams to save the song. Then I have to start resyncing and I noticed it syncs the song that it just previously couldn't read. The problem is I have to do this 50 times to get through a sync. Also, Itunes never stops on the same songs that it did the prior sync.

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    Hi AM_Kidd.
    Thanks for your reply.
    I have done a complete uninstall and re install of iTunes and all related apple programs from my laptop through control panel, add remove programs and also by going through program files and deleting all tracers of any left over folders remove programs may have missed.
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