Updating Software 1.2 on 5th G ipod

I've just downloaded itunes 7 and ipod software 1.2. I connected my ipod to the computer and it updates tracks fine. However when I try to update the ipod software all I get is an error message saying "ipod cannot be updated because it contains files that are in use by another application", which is strange because it doesn't. All it has are the normal calenders contatcs + notes files, and these aren't linked to any prgrams on my pc! Any help would be v appreciated.

I talked to apple supervise supporter to fix problem I have (error 1417 and 1418).
1. Restart your computer
2. put your ipod to disk mode (press Menu button & Center button and hold until you ses apple logo Then press Center button & Play/pause button and hold until you see disk mode)
3. try to disconnect unneccary USB conecttion
4. Open iTune 7.0
5. Connect iPod via USB and wait for summary page in iTune and updating 1.2 BOX (your iPod still say "do not disconnect") Then press Install.
6. After that you will see update processing bar but it's not moving on your computer screen in the same time you will see "OK to disconnect" on your iPod screen.
7. unplug iPod from USB and replug it Then wait abit you will see processing bar moves. Wait until finish.
8. Your iPod will reset by itself (Apple logo with processing bar on your iPod screen) and your iTune will recognize your iPod again Then it will update your iPod.
9. Go setting and About in your iPod. Now you will see version 1.2
Hope this is help

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