I am having problems backing up my iphone 4

I am having problems backing up my iphone 4, when I try and go through itunes, the device menu does not appear. any suggestions

Hey helen 2005!
I have an article for you that can help you troubleshoot this issue:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
-Braden

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Naturally, I got home with my new Iphone 4s and wanted to get it up and running with my current contacts, sms and notes (and apss, etc) off my iphone 4.
I upgraded itunes to 10.5 plugged in my iphone 4 and did a backup and sync to my PC.
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I was wondering if anyone knows what file my contacts, sms, notes is stored in and can I import just that file into my new iphone? As for apps, music, etc, I can always sync them up afterwards using itunes. My main concern is my contacts, sms and notes; email accounts would be useful to restore aswell as I had about 8-10 email accounts in there too (work, personal, domains I own, in case you're wondering).
I have worked in IT for many years and have put all my skills to the test but nothing gets my recent files back. Is there anyone who knows a bit about the programming side of iphone backup files, although any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
For now I will probably revert back to an April backup until someone can help.
Many thank in advance.

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