Nothing will sync!!

I have a 2nd generation Ipod touch. I have downloaded music to my Itunes but it will not sync to my Ipod. Every time I drag something to my Ipod it says"An unknown error acurred." Nothing will sync! i need help please!

This may work:
http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/24/fix-for-no-content-on-iphone-ipod-after-ios-4-2-1 -update/

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