IPad won't sync to PC iTunes. Unknown error occurred (-50)

I just got a new iPad 2 about a week ago, the first time I tried syncing it, everything worked. However after I've started using it, everytime i try to sync on iTunes again an error message appears: "the iPad "ipad's name" cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred. (-50)"
I use a PC, so I don't have iPhoto or anything like that.
Please help!!

Have you the latest version of iTunes? Failing that, try Reseting your iPad - hold down the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons together for 15 seconds.

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FYI - This is an iPad user to user forum. Apple doesn't read the forum posts.
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
 Cheers, Tom

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
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http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
If you can’t update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
 Cheers, Tom
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Message was edited by: Texas Mac Man

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iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
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