Why does iTunes not sync correctly?

I'm using an iPhone 4s and a ipod touch 2nd gen. I try to sync these devices over wifi with my itunes, but for some reason it just beach balls, or it locks up enough where it won't read either of them. The reason why it doesn't work is different everytime. Some times it will say error (-50) which is a timeout error. Or When trying to wifi sync the iPhone; it'll just load with the spinning sync symbol and then proceed to tell me "The software used to read the iphone wasn't installed properly, go to the summary tab in iTunes and click restore". I have looked all over the net, and apple is reluctant to help. I've reinstalled iTunes, and restored both iOS devices from their backups. Anything?!

Go to your Pictures Folder and find the iPhoto Library there. Right (or Control-) Click on the icon and select 'Show Package Contents'. A finder window will open with the Library exposed.
Look there for the iPod Photo Cache.
Trash it. Start iPhoto and try sync again.
Regards
TD

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