Itunes won't add iphone to devices, why?

2 days ago i downloaded itunes, registered my iphone, put some songs in it, everything was fine.
but today when i connect it, itunes won't show up that there is iphone connected.
i'm using windows xp btw.

i had this problem last year, too.
here are some ideas:
1. Restart you're computer and connect your iphone to the computer again.
2. if you're iphone can be found in the " Windows Explorer", you have to reinstall iTunes, because the programm "Bonjour" (part of iTunes, to detect your iPhone )
3. check your Power Cable or Sync Cable of the iPhone.
I hope I could help you!
Yours sincerly,
Philipp

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