Finch is the reason why people think Apple fans are pompous. The message couldn't be clearer, as he put it. As far as the problem goes, you're not alone and the consensus is that it's a Apple software problem, not a your-computer problem. Not surprising considering Apple's track record with Windows computers.
There's one possible solution at appleask.com : http://www.appleask.net/260817-ipod-touch-itunes-9-2-apple-mobile.html but it involves screwing around with the registry. If you dont know what the registry is, it's the master index for the computer that basically tells the computer to handle most everything. Messing with it is unwise unless you're confident you can complete ALL the steps EXACTLY as assigned. At the very least backup the registry which you can do easily. Windows computers, type REGEDIT into the START MENU, then select FILE > EXPORT and name the exporting registry back whatever you want.
Me? I'm going to uninstall Apple, cause frankly the largest computer company in the world (Apple) should be able to make their new version of their program work on a computer running the operating system of the other largest computer company in the world (Microsoft).
