TS1538 Hi. My iPad 2 will not sync with iTunes, can't be recognised, and therefore can't be updated. I've reinstalled windows and still nothing. Any ideas?

Hi. I've had an iPad 2 for over a year and have never been able to sync it with my pc. I've tried reinstalling windows twice, resetting the iPad back to factory etc. this means that I can't update because it doesn't have the latest iOS which allows you to update via wifi.
Could anyone please offer me any suggestions as apple store staff aren't interested in helping.
Thank you.

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