HELP This iphone cannot be used because the apple moble device service...

This iphone cannot be used because the apple moble device service is not started. This is the error I am now getting. Can anyone tell me why? My phone is working fine. I an very confused. LOL

I assume that you are gettting this error message when you try to connect the iphone to your computer.
To start the service, right click on my computer and choose "Manage"
Then select the services tab. You should see the service listed towards the top of the window. Start the service and see if it works.
If not, you may need to re-install itunes. This will re-download the service for you.
Good luck...

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This driving me crazy - I have done it all - read through every forum and post - inculding all here. None of them resolves my issue...
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