Why will my ipod not sync fully when attached to the computer and comes up with a session could not be started with this ipod?

Please help my ipod touch is no longer syncing to my computer fully and comes up with "unable to start a session with ipod" and the ipod sign disappears when you try to click on it to see what's happening.
Thanks

Try:
iphone could not be synced sync session failed to start...: Apple Support Communities
Sync Session Failed to Start iTouch iOS5: Apple Support Communities

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