Uploaded iOS 4.2 for my iPad and now can't use it

Please help. I uploaded iOS 4.2 for my iPad and now I can't update, restore, or get my iPad to show up on iTunes. When I click restore it gets to "Preparing iPad for restore", then states it can't restore due to error 1604. I have followed the trouble shooting guide, but it still won't restore.

This is a copy and paste from an link I listed below. It might be helpful.
Error 1604: This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, uninstalling and reinstalling USB ports, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections, device not recognized properly, computer won't recognize a FireWire or USB device). If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the USB 30-pin dock-connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
If the issue is not resolved by USB isolation troubleshooting, and another computer is not available, try these steps to resolve the issue:
Connect the device to iTunes, confirm that the device is in Recovery Mode. If it's not in Recovery Mode, put it into Recovery Mode.
Restore and wait for error 1604.
When prompted, click OK.
Close and re-open iTunes while iPhone remains connected.
iPhone should now be recognized in Recovery Mode again.
Try to restore again.
This is the link to the page
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
The information is under the sub heading of specific error codes on the page.

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