Plugged in my iPod nano (windows xp) and got the message that a new update was available …tried to update the ipod software, not iTunes … it allowed me to connect to the server and tried to download the update but failed … message was Network connection timed out. It was telling me that it would take 2 hrs to download. I have cable connection.
I have no idea why. I am using the home version of avast and running Firefox. the firewall will allow itunes to connect. Is is a problem with Avast or Firefox??
As of version 7.0 the iPod software is integrated into iTunes. to get the latest iPod software you can just download the latest version of iTunes at Http://www.apple.com/itunes
Here is instruction on how to update or restore your iPod:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60944