What can I do to get my iPhone 3GS working properly after getting the error (23) when I tried to restore it on iTunes?

all my iphone 3gs shows is connect to itunes when i plug it up to charge. and if i dont have it plugged up it would constantly show the apple emblem on the black screen and then disappear (it will do this on and off quite a bit). i tried to restore it on itunes and after it was all done an error (23) popped up. i really need someones help to fully fix this problem please!

Start here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US#error23
Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, 40
These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
Also, check your hosts file to verify that it's not blocking iTunes from communicating with the update server. See iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > Mac OS X > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store. If you have software used to perform unauthorized modifications to the iOS device, uninstall this software prior to editing the hosts file to prevent that software from automatically modifying the hosts file again on restart.

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