Trying to backup iPhone 3GS to switch to 4S

I initially tried to transfer purchases and it kept freezing at the first app.  So, I thought I would just go straight for the back up.  The first part of the back up worked but then froze again, when it started trying to transfer apps.
I have the newest version of iTunes.  The 3GS hasn't been updated to iOS5.  I have shut down and restarted everything.  Any idea what I should try next?

Oh and it is freezing on Facebook.  An app that is already in iTunes.

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