HT1414 My iPad is locked and not being recognized by my computer. How can I unlock it?

My kids changed the iPad lock code and it is now locked. I am connecting the iPad to my computer, but it is not recognizing it.
Is there another way to unlock it?

If you have Find My iPhone enabled, you can use Remote Wipe to erase the contents of your device. If you have been using iCloud to back up, you may be able to restore the most recent backup to reset the passcode after the device has been erased.
Forgotten Passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode

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