Itunes could not sync contacts to the iphone because the sync server failed to sync the iphone

Hello everyone,
Today, when I connected my iPhone 4 to itunes, on my PC.. it send me the following message:
"itunes could not sync contacts to the iphone because the sync server failed to sync the iphone"---
and then, it stop the process..
PLEASE help me with this!!, I do not have too much time, I have read a couple of discussion, and nothing is working.
I'd really appreciate your help,
Regards,
Roberto

Hello rsantanavizcaino
Start with the article below to troubleshoot issues with Sync Services on your computer.
Troubleshooting Sync Services on Windows with Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2776
Regards,
-Norm G.

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