Ipad2 7.1.2 not appearing in itunes 11.3 - windows 8.1

Hello Apple Community
I am having great difficulty getting an ipad 2 to display in itunes 11.3 under windows 8.1
This is a new issue since upgrading the ipad and itunes from ios 6 and itunes 10 respectively.
Things I have tried so far are
* different usb cords, different usb ports.
* re-installing itunes using the complete removal article (ensuring all components removed in the correct order etc)
* start/stopping the apple mobile device service
* manually installing the apple mobile device driver with the driver supplied by itunes in ....\common files
I have also observed that if the apple mobile device driver is removed, the ipad will appear as a hardware device 'Apple iPad' but still not accessible in itunes.
The ipad does appear in itunes if it is in recovery or DFU recovery mode - these are verified in the windows device manager.
The ipad does appear on another computer so the issue is with the PC, not the ipad.
I hope I've covered everything, any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

I think you've done about all you can do I'm afraid. The only other thing I can think of is for you to just keep trying. If you haven't already, make sure to reboot your computer. Perhaps in fiddling around you can find the right combo. Also look to your anti virus software, maybe your firewall is blocking some of the communication.
Maybe if a friend also has a PC and iTunes, plug your iPad into their computer. Not to sync, just to see if their itunes sees it. If it does then the issue is in your computer, if not then there may be an issue with your iPad. Maybe part of the connector port has gone bad. You could also make an appointment at your local apple store and have them look at it. Unfortunately, unless your iPad is less than a year old any replacement will be an out of warranty replacement, and honestly, with an iPad 2 (which is what I have) I'd have to give serious consideration to paying 249 for replacement or putting that money towards a newer model.

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