Problem syncing iphone 4s without it restoring

Ever since the 5 came out, everytime I sync my phone it makes me restore.  I'm then unable to get my music back on my phone and unable to make changes through itunes.  Cannot undestand what is going on or how to fix it.  Anyone else having this problem? 

Still no help, no sulution to Apple iPhone sync problems with Calendar...? I wish someone from Apple, or someone with specific knowledge could help! Windows XP Professional, Outlook 2003 to iPhone 4S (2012) does not communicate any Calendar entries between the two machines.
Strange thing is that it worked when iPhone was newly purchased for about a month, then stopped??
Even stranger is that Contacts get synced just fine between the two machines?
Anyone who could help, please post your comments in Apple Support Discussions

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