Some devices won't show up in iTunes device list

I have iTunes 11.1.4.62. I can sync some devices just fine (nan gen2, iPod Classic), as they show up on device list within iTunes when connected via USB. The PROBLEM is with other devices (iPhone 5, Nano 5th gen, iPad 4th gen) that do not show up on device list when THEY are plugged in via USB.
Have uninstalled and re-installed iTunes. Verified that all Apple Service (helper, etc.) are running. Any ideas as to why some of my deives would stopp showing up on device list (they did until the most recent iTune Update).

Here you go...try the fix in this thread...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/24734435#24734435

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