Registering iPod for the first time

I bought a new iPod Touch but I can't get it to let me register it through Apple when I plug it into my computer. I've already done it once 2 yrs ago with my sons but When I plug mine in it is not prompting me to register mine. Also having problems getting the itunes 10.5 to download. Had an older version on laptop and tried upgrading but now it's telling me it hasn't been installed properly. I've tried uninstalling it and putting it back in but still giving me the same warning!! Any suggestions please??

A new iPod should come with iOS 5 and that requires iTunes 10.5.
I would try removing  all the Apple software and then reinsatalling it using these instructions:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7

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