SOLVED - USB malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it

I have been using my IPAD2 for months (LOVE IT). Today, when I plug it into the same WIndows 7 Laptop I have been using for months, An error message says
USB Device Not Recognized.
I Powered off & On the Ipad, no help
I plugged it into a Windows XP computer that I have used before, same message.
It is NOT and Windows 7 Problem (because same message on XP)
Device Manager is probably not the answer as it fails on 2 machines to which it has been previously connected.
It has nothing to do with ITunes (error comes up with or without Itunes Loaded)
I am very reluctant to do a full reset on the Ipad because if I can't get windows to recognize it, then I cant use my Ipad at all (HORRORS!)
Any suggestions?
Update: SOLVED.
I was plugging in the Ipad through the Ipad Stand. I took the Ipad Stand out of the equasion an it worked fine!

Here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
or
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP

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