Updated ipod, but it formatted itself and won't restore. What do I do?

Today I went to go update my operating system on my Ipod touch. I successfully downloaded the new itunes, and went to go update the ipod. When I did this, the ipod formatted itself. When the restore button popped up, I went to go restore the ipod, but an error pops up saying that the connection to the USB port is faulty. I checked all of the ports and they are working properly. The ipod now won't turn on, although I charged it last night.

What is the exact wording of the error message?
Disabling the computer's firewall and anitivirus?
Rebooting the computer?
have you tried another cable?
Another USB port?
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