Unable to restore ipad

Hi, I'm having problems restoring my Ipad after it was disabled due to too many wrong pin entries. I have tried using the restore option in itunes but keep getting the error message "The iPad software update server could not be contacted" even although my internet connection is fine. I have tried disabling firewall and virusguard, reinstalling itunes, and using DFU mode but always get same error msg!
I went onto the chat several times with itunes support but all they could tell me was try again later. Surely their is a way round this as you would think this is a common problem with people forgetting their pin or kids putting in wrong one. I am using windows vista 32bit on my laptop with up to date itunes.
Please help?

Is this how you do the Recovery?
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the device, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
2. Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off.
3.While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the device. The device should turn on.
4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears, release the Home button. iTunes should alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode. Click OK, and then click Restore to restore the device.
Note: Data will be lost. You may have to repeat the above many times.

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