Can't get iPad to sync with iTunes on Windows XP

I have my iTunes account. I downloaded the latest version of iTunes. I plug the iPad into the USB port and nothing. No window with any kind of prompting. The iPad is charged and seems to be asking me to hookup to iTunes. I have tried all 6 USB ports on my computer. The iPad was given to me as a "hand-me-down" gift. Very kind of the previous owner, but she cleared ALL her old information and I now have to start from scratch. Any advice?

Hello Polekitty
Check out the article below to verify that certain services are properly installed. It will give multiple steps to help isolate and resolve the issue.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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