Required File In Use - ERROR

I just purchased a 8Gb Nano, I have it formatted for Mac. When I connect it via the USB cable, iTunes{7.0 (70)} launches almost immediately. I get the following error message: The iPod "iPod Nano" cannot be updated. The required file is in use. I have disk mode enabled. I am manually uploading songs into it. The same happens to my 30Gb fifth generation iPod. Does any one know what the story is? Is it me or the new version of iTunes?
Thanks,
Dmitry

Any Suggestions?
Dmitry

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