Itunes wont recognise I phone.

Computer wont recognise new Iphone . Makes the right noise when connected but wont even charge. Tried everything I know. Re instaled I tunes. Cable and phone and computer seem fine otherwise. Im lost. Any ideas anyone? Thanks. Chris.

Hello Chrisomate,
The article below provides some useful troubleshooting steps that can help get your iPhone to appear in iTunes.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Cheers,
Allen

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