My iPhone 4 will not sync to my computer

My iPhone 4 isn't syncing to my computer, meaning I can't put new music on or fix other things. The iTunes library acknowledges that the iPhone is connected, but then gives a pop up saying the sync won't start. I've tried it using two different cords, to no avail. Please help!

Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11) Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download
SYNCING with iTunes
See here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386

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What version of iTunes is you computer running?
Allan

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iOS: If you can't back up or restore from a backup in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2529
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I’ve spent months trying to fix this miserable problem with getting my iPhone 3gs to sync with my new Gateway NV79. Gateway will not help. Their technical support is genuinely worthless. Microsoft blames Apple and Apple blames Gateway.
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7. Expand USB selective suspend setting
8. Change On Battery setting to Disabled.
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10. Click OK
Step 2: Go to Windows Explorer
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Mac system requirements
Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
iTunes 10.1 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
iTunes Store account
Internet access

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hi,
my iPhone 5 will not sync i keep getting an error code (-50) all iOS and Itunes are up to date.
this ***** cause i just spent $$$ on itunes and i want to sync my phone!!
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1583

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