Unknown error - will not sync with iTunes

My 80gb video iPod worked fine until yesterday. Now every time I try to sync with iTunes an unknown error occurs and it won't update from the Library. Have tried everything suggested, even restoring and have consequently lost all music from the iPod after the letter B. I updated the iPod with the latest software it suggested, was wondering if that could have anything to do with it, or what I could do about it.
Thank you.
Dell Inspiron 6000   Windows XP Pro  

Could you quote for me what the error message says?
Since there are a lot of "unknown error" numbers out there with syncing (-36, -50, -69, -39, -48, etc.), it would help to know what is the exact error number that you are getting.
Thanks for the info!
-Kylene

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