RESTORE button on iTunes for iPod Touch 2G

Hi
I have an iPod Touch 2G & have upgraded to firmware 3.0
If I Click on restore Button on itunes will it restore my old OS & still get to keep all my applications & data? .....
Thanks
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If you've installed 3.0 then Restoring the Touch will simply re-install 3.0 and (optionally) your last backup.
If you want to go back to 2.x, then search on "DFU mode" for several threads explaining how to roll back. However, doing so will require you to restore the Touch as a new iPod, which means losing all your contacts, calender, game data, web links, etc. Also note that some Apps purchased with 3.0 in mind may not work with 2.x.

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Click on "Start" and in the search box type "regedit". This will display a program called "Registry Editor". Open it.
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