My iPod is stuck in restore.

My iPod was in recovery mode, so I hooked it up to my computer and iTunes. iTunes said it saw an iPod in recovery mode and needed to be restored before it could be used on iTunes. So I put it in restore and all of the files were removed from the iPod, it is stuck on restoring iPod software. It is stuck to where it is 3-4 bars through, and it has been like this for about 3 hours and will not advance. I dont know what to do. Please Help!!!!
Also I have restarted the computer and this has gone on for about 3 days. I am using 32 bit Windows XP version of iTunes 9.2

Also I cant download the update or get out of recovery mode. I would appreciate an answer soon, I have a trip tommorow and I would like to have my iPod to listen to on they way.
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
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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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What type of security software suite are you running on your Vista computer? If it is one of the commercial ones, Norton, Mcafee, or the like, you are most likely suffering from the over zealous nature of these programs.
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1. Remove all Apple software from your computer - iTunes, QuickTime, Apple Mobile Device Services
2. Reboot
3. Disable your firewall and virus checker.
4. Download and install the latest version of iTunes.
5. Re-download the 3.0 update
6. Plug your iPod in and install the 3.0 update
If everything is working, then you can re-enable your virus checker and firewall software.
The most likely reason you have had all of these problems is the fact that Apple software needs to "phone home" during the firmware install. If it can't do it because of your firewall, then you are going to get various error messages and no success. The anti-virus software often prevents complete downloading of a file - again leading to errors.

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Then connect to computer and try to restore.
- Next see if placing the iPod in recovery mode will allow a restore.
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See here: iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode - Use iTunes to restore
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- Try DFU mode and then restore
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- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
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WTH?
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I also have the newest version of itunes. Please help. This is my daughters. She would like to have it back
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- Try disabling the computer's antivirus and firewall.
- try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- Next try the manual install method of:
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Place the iPod in recovery mode after the firmware download is complete and then restore using the instructions in the article. Sometimes recovery mode timeouts and returns to disabled before the firmware download is complete.
- Then try on another computer
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I allowed my ipod to download and install the new ios 5.0.1, now it is stuck in a restore loop. Itines tries to download the resotre, it gets to 3-4 minustes left, my ipod disconnects, and reconnects. I get the banner that I need to restore my ipod. Uninstalled Itunes, Downloaded and reinstalled itunes, no help.
On the ipod screen I have the itunes logo and the USB cable...tried to reset nothing.... ***?!!!

Maybe here:
Restore loop (being prompted to restore again after a restore successfully completes): This issue is typically caused by out-of-date or incorrectly configured third-party security software. Please followTroubleshooting security software issues if USB troubleshooting does not resolve this issue.
Above from:
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Next try placing the iPod in DFU mode and then restore/update.
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Try the following. I expect you will have to let the battery fully drain.
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
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My Daughters xmas pressy .. ipod touch brought from apple online store will not sync to any of our PC's (Vista or XP) , have latest itunes installed ,have tried restore (numerous times) , rebbots, restarts all the usual stuff but restore always fails. Any ideas folks ? Have a very disapointed teenager here at the moment. thanks

Well first just to let you know the "connect to iTunes" screen or also knows as "the usb cable pointing to iTunes" means to connect it to iTunes to initially set the ipod up. Now if you already have done this or dont get the option to try forcing into recovery mode and then restoring the ipod followed in this article. Also make sure your computer and iTunes is up to date with the latest software.
If not i would try connecting it to anther computer with iTunes 9.0.2 installed and then call Apple if that doesnt work since you purchased it from the Apple online store.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
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