Device failed to connect

I've had my ipad for a year now, periodically I have troubles syncing my device. I followed apple's recommendations and have reinstalled itunes several times with no luck. During this re-install, when I plug my Ipad into my PC, I get the device failed to connect and it doesn't appear in "my computer" listings. Any idea how to rectify this?

Have you tried a different USB port? They're sometimes a bit iffy. One that's direct to the motherboard (i.e not through a hub) is better. On a desktop PC, they're usually around the back.
If that doesn't fix it, try a different PC, if there's one available.

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Friendlycomputr,
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What does it mean when I have my iphone plugged in trying to sync it and just when it gets to step 7, something pops up that says "attempting to copy the disk 'TI10653500D' failed. The device is not connected"

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