Problems Syncing iPad mini. "Unknown Error (-50)

When I try to sync my ipad mini, I get a message that says "unable to sync. unknown error (-50). Help!, When I try to sync my ipad mini, I get a message that says "unable to sync. unknown error (-50). Help!

Hello CaitlinDeneen
If you are having issues with syncing, check out the article below to resolve issues with. It may be relating to backing up your data first before the sync happens.
iOS: If you can't back up or restore from a backup in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529
Regards,
-Norm G.

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