I cannot start my Apple Mobile Device Service.

Both my Ipad and Iphone 4 are not recognized in Itunes. I can sync, transfer and backup but there is no icon for the devices so I cannot delete photos. I have tried to stop and restart the Apple mobile device service. I have also uninstalled and reinstalled Itunes. Does anyone have any other solutions?

Hello schatter,
It sounds like your iPad and iPhone 4 are not recognized in iTunes. You have already done some really good troubleshooting steps, and thank you for providing all the steps you have already taken.
I found an article that has a few more steps for you to take in regards to this issue (you can skip the steps you have already taken):
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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Hello thezerfi,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
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Click the Windows Start button .
In the Start Search field type Services.
In the Programs section of the search results, Click "Services".
Select Apple Mobile Device and click Stop the service as shown below:
After the service has stopped, click Start the service.
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