My ipad won't restore and i keep getting error code -1

itunes indicated a problem with my ipad today and suggested restoring the ipad. THe ipad is now in receovery mode and is trying to be retored. While going through that process, it seems that it won't update more than 15% before stopping with the following dialog box popping up:
The IPad "IPad" could not be restored. An unknown error occured (-1). I have changed USB ports, rebooted my computer, turned off the IPad and the result is the same every time.

Hello Darryl Drohomerski,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error-1
Error -1
Attempt to restore your iOS device two more times. If the issue is still unresolved, the device may need service.
Best of luck,
Mario

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