HT1386 My iPhone 4S will not complete the sync process with iTunes. The sync process will not complete Step 3 of 6 (Preparing to Sync).

My iPhone 4S will not complete the sync process with iTunes. It hangs up on Step 3 of 6 (preparing to sync). Prior to trying to sync the iPhone I updated iTunes. Any suggestions?

I've already tried unplugging the iPhone and restarting my computer - twice.

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