HT1386 itunes is not recognizing my device so I am unable to sync my library, any suggestions?

I've just downloaded the new operating system & now my computer doesn't recognize my device so I am unable to sync my iTunes library to my iPad. I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks.

iPad not showing up in iTunes on a PC
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/itunes/
iPad not showing up on a Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

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Yesterday my autistic daughter was using my phone, as she often does. Some things got deleted. I went to do a restore and it showed the last backup was 4/1/14. My phone auto synced at 10:51 AM on 4/3/14. I had to leave, and when I came back itunes no longer recognized my phone. Its charging, it can import pictures, but nothing on itunes works. I wanted to do a restore, but now I only see the 10:51 backup, which is after selected items were deleted.
My questions: How can I make Itunes recognize my iphone (running windows 8) How can I find the backup from 4/1/14, as it has the most current information?
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Shelly

Hello Shelly700,
The following article provides details and troubleshooting steps that can help get your iPhone to reappear in iTunes.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Cheers,
Allen

Itunes does not recognized my device what will i do

itunes does not recognized my device what will i do

BigTarantula99 your link says:
If you have an iPod touch, see iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows.

I purchased a used Ipod touch 4th gen and my computer (Windows XP) recognizes it as a camera but Itunes will not recognize the ipod. Old ipod works and connects fine. Any suggestions?

I purchased a used Ipod touch 4th gen and my computer (Windows XP) recognizes it as a camera but Itunes will not recognize the ipod. Old ipod works and connects fine. Any suggestions?

Well, there is always the possibility that it's been jailbroke, in which case, you're out of luck. However...
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
There have been some problems accessing pages on the Apple web site. If the hyperlink gives you a "We're sorry" message, try again.

Hi there, I have a problem with my iPod Classic (from 2009). Everytime I connect it to my computer (Windows), iTunes does not work anymore. Music is automatically deleted on my iPod. Any suggestions please?

Hi there, I have a problem with my iPod Classic (from 2009). Everytime I connect it to my computer (Windows), iTunes does not work anymore. Music is automatically deleted on my iPod. Any suggestions please?

Thanks, for info, iPod Classic is a slower machine compared the Nano, unfortunately, if you read these discussions, majority of the freezes involved iTunes 10. Although if might be just slow and some impatient user just disconnect the iPod ands cause more problems. ( Yes I also did that but safely by doing a iPod Hard Reset, before disconnecting).
Here is the Apple support article that may help you.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1717
or my usual solution for Windows Users.
Antivirus has a tendency to freeze iTunes sync Operation with iPod Classic, causing a timeout, which corrupt your iPod filesystem, so when iTunes can't read the iPod, it is pointing to this problem. Other causes is when your iPod hardisk is dying, or your battery is dying causing hardisk crashes.
My suggestion.
Connect your iPod to the PC and run chkdsk, to fix any iPod diskerror, then disconnect it, after chkdsk complete.
Disconnect your PC from Internet. (just to make sure no nasties creep into your system while you syncing.
Stop the Antivirus program
Connect your iPod to the PC, using a high speed USB 2.0 port at the back of your PC, do not use any USB Hub.
When iTunes Open up, Restore your iPod please, this is for iTunes to map correctly, to fix the corrupted filesystem.
When Restore complete, eject the iPod and reconnect again.
Sync your ipod, preferably manually Manage in small batches and disconnect after every batch, to check that all is well.
When all sync is complete, and iPod disconnected, start back your Antivirus and connect back the Internet.
Good Luck!

HT1386 iTunes is not recognizing my phone, it says the Apple moblie device service cannot be started

Whan I plug my iPhone into my laptop, ITunes will not start synching. I get a message that says "this iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started". No idea why or when this decided to start, worked fine last night (12Aug12)

See Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567

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Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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For how to restore:
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To restore from backup see:
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If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.
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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
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Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
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- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

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my ipod touch 2 gen. is not recognizing my ipod... i've tried everything i know... please help!

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I went up into the drop down bar, and was able to find a tab labeled, "devices". When you scroll to the options under devices, everything was grayed out and I was unable to synch, back up, etc anyting plugged in.
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HT1386 windows is not recognizing my device

hi there,
I am trying to plug in my ipod touch using the usb to the computer, and it chargers at first, then stops. Can someone help with this program or should i just take the product back?
Thank you

First off, you need to have iTunes installed. You can get iTunes here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/
Second, when you connect your device to your computer, Windows will make the "new hardware detected" (aka "happy beeps") sound.
Third, if you take a picture or two with your iPod and then connect the iPod to your computer, not only will Windows make the "happy beeps," for new hardware, an Auto Run dialog box will appear on your desktop and Windows will put a new drive letter in Explorer.

TS1363 after up dating to 11.1.5.5 itunes does not recognized any of my devices. I've tried everything listed.

after up dating to 11.1.5.5 itunes does not recognized any of my devices. I have tried all the recommendations in help.

Updating the USB driver did work. Referenced in other postings as Section 5. I guess I had not tried that one.
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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
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Try holding down CTRL as you launch iTunes to see if it will repair the drivers.
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That suggests that another application has stashed old QuickTime componentry in your system files.
So just in case we'll go looking for older QuickTime componentry in the most common locations for it to be stashed.
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In your Start menu, open Computer.
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