My iPhone will not sync, saying "session could not be opened"?

I inherited my husband's old computer and I can't seem to sync my iPhone to it. I can't figure out how to transfer my iTunes library either. Any suggestions?

It is there. You need to substitute whatever your user name is where it says {YourUserName}. So if the user name that you log in with is "doofus" you would open Windows Explorer and enter "c:\" in the address bar,
You then find the folder Users and double-click on it. Next find Doofus and double-click on it. Then AppData and double click. Then Roaming and double click. Then Apple Computer and double click on it. Then MobileSync and double click on it. Finally Backup and double click on it.
Alternatively, you could just enter
C:\Users\{Doofus\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup
in the address bar.
You may have to set the option to Show Hidden Files first in Folder Options.

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I'm using a PC with Windows Vista, my iPhone is using software version 2.2.1 and iTunes version 8.1.1.10
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
Hewlett-Packard HP 550
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FairPlay 1.3.6
iPod Updater Library 8.1d19
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Apple Mobile Device 2.4.1.7
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Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
** External Plug-ins Information **
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** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 8.1.1.10 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 8.1.1.10 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.12.36.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
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Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2831. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2832. Device is working properly.
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Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 2836. Device is working properly.
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***** iPhone 3G running firmware version 2.2.1
Serial Number: *****
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