Cannot sync desktop & iPad.  Cannot get "computer not authorized" corrected?

In trying to sync my desktop and iPad I continue to get the dialogue not that the computer is not authorized to make purchases.  I have been unable to correct that by following the onscreen instructions.  Any help?

Hi there davrob,
I see that you are having some issues when attempting to connect to your iOS device through iTunes. I would like to suggest that you troubleshoot this as a USB-related issue, and some steps to help you with this process can be found below:
iTunes: Resolve USB-related alerts - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203843
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden

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