My ipod touch 4th gen can't back up because session couldn't initiate

my 4th gen ipod touch wont back-up. it says the session could not initiate.

Did you check your security software settings? iTunes has to contact Apple during the process: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125
Can you perform a manual backup by right clicking on your ipod in the device list and choosing "Backup"?
If a manual backup is not possible, your latest backup might be damaged. Delete it from the list in iTunes/Settings/Devices and try again.
Before you delete it, make sure the backup folder is backed up as well.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766 :
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Windows Vista and Windows 7: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\

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