Brand new iPad fails sync due to "computer no longer authorized"

Hello all,
I have a brand new iPad 64GB that I can't sync to my existing iTunes library.  Every time I try, I get an error that says, "The iPad could not be synced because this computer is no longer authorized for purchased items that are on this iPad."  In iTunes, I go to Store > Authorize This Computer, and that dialog says that my computer is already authorized.  Then I try to sync again and end up with the "no longer authorized" error again.
So what is in the default load of a new iPad that iTunes doesn't think I've paid for?
The same iTunes (for Windows, version 11.1.5.5)  has no trouble syncing my iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and several Shuffles. So why is it barfing on the iPad?
Any advice greatly appreciated,
BD

May be some help here.
Sync Your iOS Device with a New Computer Without Losing Data
http://www.howtogeek.com/104298/sync-your-ios-device-with-a-new-computer-without -losing-data/
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
 Cheers, Tom

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