ITunes could not restore the iPhone, because backup copy is corrupted or is not compatible with restorable iPhone. What do I do if I want to restore the iPhone from the latest backup?

I want to restore the iPhone from a backup, but can not as much as they wrote iTunes
"iTunes could not restore the iPhone, because backup copy is corrupted or is not compatible with restorable iPhone."

Bummer. Sounds like the backup is corrupt...
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I have tried every. single. thing. apple. suggests. Scoured net looking for other suggestions. They don't work either.
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MacbookPro OS X 10.6.8
On phone:
Deleted all apps.
Deleted all music.
Even deleted all music on iTunes downloaded since last successful backup in case there was a corrupted song.
Macbook pro up to date.
iOS on phone up to date - updated it through wifi.
iTunes up to date.
Antivirus up to date.
Time/date both auto.
Reset computer.
Reset phone.
Used different cable (not that I think that would've done anything anyway)
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Won't backup to another computer.
Won't let me encrypt backup (it wasn't previously)
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Again,
Thank you for quick response!
Shrinking the "other" folder:
1- Held the power and home button down for approximately 6 sec, NO MORE THAN THAT otherwise it wil go to DFU mode. It will power itself off.
2- Power it back on.
3- Then connect the device directly to your computer and "sync"
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Disabled
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iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
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How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
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You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
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mostafa182 wrote:
... how I can solve this problem?
The Basic Troubleshooting Steps are:
Restart... Reset... Restore from Backup... Restore as New...
Restart / Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Backing up, Updating and Restoring
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
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Be sure to make an appointment first...

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Hi Shane. Not much in the way of thoughts - - but fwiw:
How is the drive attached?
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You're going to lose your data.

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iTunes for Windows
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