IPad 2 won't sync after update to 5.1 and iTunes 10.6.0.40

Upgraded iPad2 to 5.1 and Windows iTunes to 10.6.0.40. iTunes doesn't recognize the iPad as a device, but does recognize the camera. Tried all iPad troubleshooting steps (restarting both, reinstalling iTunes, tried various USB ports). Any ideas?

Hi G-whiz,
I solved the same problem (iTunes 10.6.0.40 upgrade on MacBook Pro). iOS 5.1 for iPhone and iPad, not recognised after update, even after rebooting each device in isolation and then all together. Still did not work.
For me the issue was: The MacBook Pro was running BT with wireless kbd and touchpad connected; also I had a large flatscreen running from the mini display connector.
Aiming to minimise any driver conflicts (even if external monitor and BT drivers are not third party), I followed these steps:
1. disabled bluetooth
2. disconnected external LCD
3. rebooted MacBook Pro (wifi still enabled before restart to get to iTunes Store)
4. connected iPad and iPhone to power (before upgrading to iOS 5.1 they had been set to wifi sync when on power)
5. started iTunes
Voila! Devices recognised automagically! And beginning sync instantaneously.
bauhws

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