ITunes not recognizing iPhone 3GS on Windows 7

Hi guys, I knew it is an old topic. I just want to know if there was a solution to this sucking problem.
The problem is that the iTunes simply doesn't recognize my iPhone while the Windows does. The related services runs well and the iPhone was recognized as "Apple Mobile Device USB Driver" in the device manager.
btw. I'm not an Apple fan nor do I like the philosophy of Apple. I didn't want to buy an iPhone for myself. But unfortunately I received one as a gift. And now I have to bother you guys and waste my time on it:(
But anyhow thank you if you can help me.
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4 days and no response...really??

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