Trying to update my 2nd gen ipod touch to 4.2 version.

the process stops at the backup step. what can I do?

I have removed all photos, music, apps and podcasts, but it still keeps freezing at the backing up stage.
I have also tried restarting and resetting it, no joy.  HELP!!!!

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