The iPod "iPod" could not be restored. An unknown error has occurred (11).

I recieved an iPod from a friend of mine. He has bought a new one and is currently using it with his apple ID. I have plugged in the iPod he gave me and attempted to restore it. When it goes through most of the restoration process the error "The iPod "iPod" could not be restored. An unknown error has occurred (11)." pops up. The iPod is also stuck on a screen with a USB cord pointing twords the iTunes icon, i shut it off then turn back on and this image is still on the screen. The iPod also does not appear in MyComputer. It does appear in iTunes but it only has the name, no serial number, capacity, or software version. I also re-installed iTunes.  I am using windows 7 on my Toshiba Satellite A665 laptop.
I would appreciate any help that anyone has to offer.
Thank you.

Hi,
See these Links for Device not Recognised and Restoring:
For Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591
For PC
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
As it is now Your Device and Not your friends... Restore as New...
Cheers,

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