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When trying to restore ipod settings error message 1430 appears. Have tried all suggested resolutions to no avail. Any suggestions?

Peter Pettit, just in case you are on XP you might want to look into this as well. " Causes: The causes responsible for the above error messages is the digital signing of Windows XP drivers. Resolution: The resolution to the above error message restore the iPod using latest version of iTune. If you are unable to fix the problem with this step, perform the following procedures: Disconnect the iPod from your computer and close the iTunes Highlight all the following texts which has regsvr32 as the beginning text regsvr32 /s softpub.dll regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll regsvr32 /s mssip32.dll regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll regsvr32 /s initpki.dll Click on the Copy option from the Edit menu of your web browser Navigate Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad to reach the Notepad program Choose Paste from the Edit menu from the Notepad option Select the Save As option from the File menu Type appleipod.bat as the File name and save the file on the desktop Close Notepad and locate the appleipod.bat file Double click on the file. A black screen appears within a minute. Wait till the black window disappears and then follow the next step. This will delete the appleipod.bat file Open iTunes and connect the iPod This would lead to appearance of iPod in the iTunes. Restore the iPod and synchronize the content" From here Hope this helps, good luck.