Originally posted by Smiley
Many people have came across this problem. It is a simple and plain fix.
Step 1:
Download iTunes
Step 2:
Connect iPod (Whatever)
Step 3:
Restore
Now if you get the error 1611 you may want to try a different computer (thats what worked for me) now if its 3194 continue to
Error Code: 3194
Step 4: Open "Notepad.exe" as administrator.
Open> C:\\Windows\System33\Drivers\
Choose the "host" file.
Note: if its not showing up, change the default setting to "all files"
Step 5:
Remove: 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com
Then click save and restart iTunes.
Hope I helped out in any way, shape, or form.
i just tried it on my laptop instead of my pc and then it worked to ^^