Restoring is taking forever

Ok I am restoring my Ipod Touch because when I was downloading the new version of software...I disconnected it. Once I turned it back on it told me I had to retore. Which wasnt a big deal. I didnt have much on it. Well its 9:18pm and Ive been doing this since 4pm. How long does restore normally take? I havent gotten past Verifying Ipod Software. Its been going now for 5 min. Am I impatient or is something wrong?
It worked great until I went to download the update and new software version 1.3? I think?

well i get impaitent when it sits on something for a while and I restart it...Im frustrated...it worked great until I went to update it

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