Iphone 4 is no longer recognized by my computer

My iphone 4 isn't recognized by my computer. When plugging it in, a message on PC states that my phone can't be used due to software not being installed. It then prompts for a reinstallation of itunes to correct. However, this doesn't resolve the issue. This has been going on for some time since the installation of the latest itunes update. Can someone advise of what software I might be missing, or what might be going on with this situation?

I presume you are using Windows
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

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