IPad not recognized by my Dell computer

My iPad is not being recognized by my laptop. I have used the USB port to try to transfer pictures in my laptop to my iPad but it does not recognized or even show that the iPad is connected to the computer. Additionally, the indicator for charging states "not charging". The iPad had already been replace once for a malfunction but I suspect they (sales/technical individual) failed to recognized that the iPad does not charge with other computers, so my original iPad had been replaced. How do I get this one to "register" with my computer?
Thanks for any advise.
EO

The 'not charging' is normal. Very few computers have a powerful enough USB to charge an iPad (technically it does charge, just very, very slowly, triggering the 'not charging' warning)
Like the others have suggested, try different USB ports, if you're using a hub or extender stop and plug it directly into your computer. Uninstall and reinstall iTunes. Then go through those troubleshooting and restore protocols.
SInce computer configurations vary from person to person there's no single quick fix. You just have to try and work your way thorough stuff to get the driver back.

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