PLEASE help--cannot upgrade to iOS5

This has now happened repeatedly. I am trying to download and install the iOS5 update for my iphone4 using a PC with Windows 7. I plug the phone in, get the usual message re: an update being available, I click download and install and the process appears to proceed as normal (i.e., the download starts). However, after about an hour, I get the same message again (do you want to download and install an update) and the whole process starts over again, without any update ever downloading or installing. I have now tried at least 7 times. I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes. My phone and computer appear to be working fine in all other aspects. I am out of ideas re: what to try next........PLEASE help!
Thanks...

Anyone?? Seriously, it's like I'm never going to be able to update my phone to iOS5............

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