When I try to sync my phone it says that "the required file cannot be found". I'm just past warranty - of course - any ideas on how I fix this?

I plugged in my IPhone 3GS to sync and it went through the process but at the end it said it couldn't find the required file. What could have happened?

Try deleting the iPod Photo Cache folder. If location can be found here:
iTunes: Understanding the iPod Photo Cache folder

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iTunes: Understanding the iPod Photo Cache folder
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iTunes: Understanding the iPod Photo Cache folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1314
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The ipod cannot be synced. The required file cannot be found."

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