Itunes hangs during ipad backup & sync

Hi, i want to upgrade the OS on my ipad. The procedure doesnt get past the backup. It just hangs there forever. Ive tried all the following:
de- and reinstalling itunes
deleting old (maybe incomplete) backup files from the backup directory
resetting the sync history
and - of course - rebbooting my ipad :-)
BTW, the same happens with my Iphone 3GS which is running IOS 3.1.2, so I suspect a setting or issue with my PC, but what could it be?
I am running windows XP SP2
grateful for any hints - willing to try (almost) anything

Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 & above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes, Sync and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

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