Restore error 1603

I m getting error message 1603 while restoring thru itune.
plz help me to resolve the issue.

Folks,
The mystery to the imfamous "error 1603" while restoring the iPhone has been resolved. At least the Genius Bar representative at my local Apple store has restored and upgraded the iPhone and gave directions to correct the problem in the future.
Despite the mysterious experience reported by many others in the iPhone discussion forum or at other sites (Google search), the actual meaning and cause for the "error 1603" has to do with a software problem. In this case, the software is iTunes.
The iTunes installation creates / drops two key files in a Mac OS installation that are preventing a successful restore and upgrade of the iPhone. The files that prevent a restore are / and located at:
/System/Library/Extensions/AppleMobileDevice.kext
/Library/Receipts/AppleMobileDeviceSupport.pkg
To resolve the inability to restore the iPhone, removing these two files then reinstalling iTunes 7.3(1) fixes the problem. You do not need to remove the iTunes application ~ only these two files. When you run the installer again, you can do a custom install and just reinstall the Apple Mobile Device Support.
Removing the SIM is in no way a logical or factual fix.
Apple Support (first tier) didn't have a clue, but taking the iPhone to the local Genius Bar provided the restore and complete instructions on fixing the software problem on a Mac.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1603
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1604
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[Update and restore alert messages on iPhone and iPod touch|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275]

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Preparing ipod for restore then error 1603

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Did you try:
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Above from:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1603

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XP: C:\Documents and Settings[username]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates
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HT201412 my iphone 4s died when i forgot to charge it then it bricked when i plugged it in now everytime i try to restore it i get either error 1611 or error 1603. ive taken out sim card and tried. ive deleted everything apple from my computer. tried mac

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694
Error 1603
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Error 1611
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Unable to restore iPhone - Error 1603

Hi,
Used iTunes to update my iPhone 3Gs to the latest version and am currently stuck.
iPhone is in "ready to restore mode" (showing the connect to iTunes picture)
Am unable to restore the iPhone, when I press restore in iTunes, it prepares the device for restore, then after a while displays Error 1603.
I have tried restarting the computer, "hard restore" of my iPhone, reinstalling iTunes and also turning off my antivirus.
I have the latest version of iTunes installed and my operating system is up to date.
Appreciate any help as I am unable to receive any calls at the moment.
Cheers,
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Thanks amy_lou.
I tried below steps as mentioned in link:
1) stop and start apple mobile service .
2)change administrator .
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