My Iphone is not recognized by my computer

When I connect my Iphone to my Laptop, it starts charging, but the Iphone Icone does not appear in Itunes and cannot syncrhonize data.

Check this support document for Windows http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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    also check out: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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    Here are some ideas:  iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows, http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

  • My ipod touch is not recognized on my computer?

    my ipod touch(3rd generation) is fully charged, but the screen says connect to itunes, when i go to connect, it is not recognized on my computer?

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    Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
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    - Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
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    - Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

  • TS1369 iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows

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    Have you tried here:
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    iphone 4 not recognized and will not sync after latest itunes update.  I have done recommendedl trouble shooting and uninstalled and reinstalled itunes to no avail. Can I go back to earlier version of itunes or restore computer to fix?

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    Windows 7 instructions in the following document: How to use CHKDSK (Check Disk)
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