My 3rd Gen iPod Touch won't update to iOS 5

I'm trying to update my iPod from iOS 4.2 to 5 but I can't seem to get it. For the past week I've been having problems with my iPod, mainly none of the apps I bought, that did not come on, it will not open. I've been told that iOS 5 is compatible with the 3rd generation iTouch but it isn't working for me. Any help?

What happens when you try?
Are you sure it is a 3rd gen?
If it is 8GB, then it is a sceond gen.
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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.
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This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, using a different dock connector to USB cable, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections. If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the white Apple USB dock connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
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Close and reopen iTunes while the device remains connected.
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