HT1414 i cannot sync my new ipad air to my laptop windows 8.1, tried updating itunes etc

I cannot complete a sync with my ipad air to my laptop. I've tried updating itunes on both but same problem of 'waiting for changes to be applied' message coming up. My iPhone with the same software connects and syncs ok. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Are you running the latest iTunes (11.0.3)?
If so, check this troubleshooter:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

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