IPhone no longer recoginized in iTunes or Windows

I just updated my iTunes to the most recent version and now my iPhone 3G is not recoginized even by my Windows system. I am able to connect my cable to a wall outlet to charge the phone so cabling is not the issue. This was working fine one minute, then after the update it does not connect. I have restarted my computer and also tried uninstalling iTunes and reinstalling and that does not work.
When I connect my USB cable to my computer it comes up looking for new hardware and it will not automatically find it. The phone does not even charge anymore through the USB port. And yes, I have tried all my USB ports and get the same problem.
Thanks
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This link may be helpful.
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