How to get a factory unlocked iPhone 3GS out of recovery (connect to itunes) mode?

Once the iPhone 3GS is in DFU mode and plugged into iTunes, the restore and update process begins. The restores process are as followed:

Extracting software > Preparing iPhone for restore (blank screen) > Preparing iPhone software for restore > Restoring iPhone software > Verifying iPhone restore > Restoring iPhone firmware > The iPhone can't be restored. An unknown error occurred (1).

I clicked on the more information tab and was taken to a website with some troubleshooting. I did what they suggested (based on the error #) and still no luck. I've tried to restore and update about 10 times now but the same message keeps coming up at the end. What should I do now?

P.S: I have the latest version of iTunes (11), my windows is up to date etc…

Uninstall itunes then reinstall and try again.

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