Restoring iPad, copying files, etc.

I had some issues with my iPad (1) and, though I was able to fix things, I really think a full restore will help. I also have a lot of extraneous videos, music and other docs on the device that I'd like to back up and get off. Right now, it's only got a few gig free (32Gb model).
When I first got the iPad last year, I never really aggressively backed it up or synced it with iTunes. I made sure that I either had files in other places using Dropbox, Goodreader or iWork.com. For music, I manually moved things back and forth from my MBP to iPad and vice versa using iTunes one way or 3rd party apps like Xilisoft or iPhone Explorer. (Yeah, I know all the worst ways to manage data.)
Well it's time to do this right. I want to wipe the device clean, reinstall all the apps, etc. I see that the apps are sync'd up b/c they show up in iTunes. The only thing I'm really not sure of are the files from Goodreader, Keynote and Pages. It seems to me, that I should be able to get iPad to sync up and it will copy all of the files I have in Keynote and Pages on the device to iTunes on my desktop. But I'm confused. I can "Send to iTunes" from my iPad while it is connected, but where are those files when the iPad is not connected? Do I have to manually "Save to..." in iTunes and copy them over?
Thanks in advance...sorry if I'm setting a bad example!
Lee

Pages will handle your doc files. I use Goodreader for PDF files. Also Airsharing HD will open any of your files that you upload/copy to Airsharing.

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HP Backup backs up many folders that are useless, most of your personal files should be in a folder with your old user name in the "Users" folder. This Backup app is also known to be a pain.
As for why you got the error, which sounds like all files were not extracted, that could be a faulty DVD, something caused a bad write to DVD,etc.
If you don't see a 'Users' folder, I would probably start by deleting the folder created on Desktop and make a new one either on desktop or in My Documents. Next copy files from each DVD to that new folder. From the folder try running the .EXE file again to see if any better results.
One other suggestion-go into Control Panel, Folder Options and check to be sure 'Hidden files' are shown.
If all else fails, install 7Zip and try it to extract the .WIM files.
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That is very useful info! Thanks. I have a new drive in and the TM restore went fine, so I'm in business again.
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working files aare not backed up as far as I know. You must either 1)"copy to itunes", then use itunes to save as... to your desktop machine. Or 2) use iCloud to keep the docs.
I also learned this the hard way. No way i know of to get the working docs back.
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Hi 3backpacker3,
It sounds like you are on the right track in troubleshooting this issue. If you are having launch issues, you may find the following article helpful:
iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
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Hello JD_NINJA,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Error 9006 when restoring your iOS device indicates that there is security software on your computer which is preventing connection to the Apple server or your device. To troubleshoot this issue please follow the directions below.
Check your security software
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Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
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Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup - Apple Support
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In technical support, sometimes you have to make educated guesses. I'm sorry that you were offended.
iTunes does prompt when it is going to erase a device, and the message is clear.
She said in her message that she was able to successfully sync the old ipad. This indicated to me that itunes wiping the data was not an issue, because either it had been setup at the apple store (in which case it doesn't actually wipe the ipad despite saying it will*) (*based on a single case I saw), or because the itunes media folder was migrated.
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