Restore error message

I am trying to restore my iPod and keep getting this message when I try: "There was a problem downloading the iPod software for the iPod "iPod". The requested resource was not found." HELP! What do I do next???

Hi JJD1 and AuDustWoman,
First off, try the first four steps listed here:
The Five Rs
Have you tried forcing your iPod into disk mode? For instructions, see this:
Putting iPod into disk mode
With the iPod in disk mode, try connecting it to your computer for a restore.
If you are still getting that error message, then make sure that your USB drivers are up-to-date. If they already are up-to-date, then, in some cases, you may need to reinstall those drivers.
For details, see:
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date
Any success?
-Kylene

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seems like you and i were having the exact same problem. i took mine to an apple service centre today. the guy said if he can restore it in store it'll cost me $44- for a service fee if not he'll send away for a replacement iPod for free as it is under warranty.
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Hi All,
Hope someone can help as this is driving me insane - I've just installed iTunes 9.2.1 but when I went to Sync my iPod I was told I needed to restore it.
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+TOSHIBA Satellite L350D+
+iTunes 9.2.1.5+
+QuickTime 7.6.6+
+FairPlay 1.8.20+
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+Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.49.0.0+
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+iTunes is not running in safe mode.+
+WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.+
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+Genius ID: 77997418ba0ddcad18ddf23a6a6fd31a+
+** Network Connectivity Tests **+
+Network Adapter Information+
+Adapter Name: {AF6E733D-F225-4E62-85E6-73B8C8D1BCFB}+
+Description: Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11b/g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter+
+IP Address: 192.168.1.2+
+Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0+
+Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1+
+DHCP Enabled: Yes+
+DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1+
+Lease Obtained: Fri Aug 06 15:15:09 2010+
+Lease Expires: Sat Aug 07 14:21:21 2010+
+DNS Servers: 192.168.1.1+
+ 192.168.1.1+
+Adapter Name: {50701037-1545-4784-9A8B-106F52CA6AA1}+
+Description: Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)+
+IP Address: 0.0.0.0+
+Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0+
+Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0+
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+DHCP Server: +
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+Online: Yes+
+Using Modem: No+
+Using LAN: Yes+
+Using Proxy: No+
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+TLS 1.0 Support: Disabled+
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+Track 3, start time 09:08:59+
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+Track 5, start time 16:55:37+
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+The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.+
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+iTunesHelper 9.2.1.5 is currently running.+
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+Universal Serial Bus Controllers:+
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+Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.+
+Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.+
+Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.+
+Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.+
+Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.+
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Did you manage to sort this ? I have now had this error 21 message for days. I have tried everything bar uninstalling itunes and reinstalling it ?
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