Sync failed to start error

trying to sync my iphone5 on PC via USB cable and keep getting the same error message that the sync failed to start.

1. Try doing them one at a time
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Hello lenmin,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To help resolve this issue where you're repeatedly prompted to authorize with your Apple ID in iTunes when syncing, please follow the directions in the article below.
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization - Apple Support
Have a great weekend,
Alex H.

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When I try to sync my Ipod Touch it shows that it is waiting to sync but then I get an error message that sync failed to start. I have tried restore and re starting my computer but I still get the same message, what is going on and how do I fix it? Please help!

Quit iTunes, restart your computer, restart your iPad and try again. If it doesn't work with a restart of the iPad, try a reset of the iPad.
Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

I cannot sync my iphone with my computer. The error message says the ipone sync fails to start,how do I correct this?

I cannot sync my iphone with my computer. The error message says the ipone sync fails to start,how do I correct this?

try a reset on your iphone
make sure you have latest version of itunes
try updating your iphone over wi-fi before connecting to your itunes
reconnect ,try other usb ports
good luck

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I am getting an error message that syncing failed to start. Any ideas why. The ipad is working fine.

Then I tried to download and install them again but it kept saying the old itunes could not be removed.
(1) Download the Windows Installer CleanUp utility installer file (msicuu2.exe) from the following Major Geeks page (use one of the links under the "DOWNLOAD LOCATIONS" thingy on the Major Geeks page):
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4459
(2) Doubleclick the msicuu2.exe file and follow the prompts to install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. (If you're on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 system and you get a Code 800A0046 error message when doubleclicking the msicuu2.exe file, try instead right-clicking on the msicuu2.exe file and selecting "Run as administrator".)
(3) In your Start menu click All Programs and then click Windows Install Clean Up. The Windows Installer CleanUp utility window appears, listing software that is currently installed on your computer.
(4) In the list of programs that appears in CleanUp, select any iTunes entries and click "Remove", as per the following screenshot:
(5) Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC and try another iTunes install. Does it go through properly this time?

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i did not load any new apps this just started. Thanks.

Close all open apps by double-tapping the home button, then swiping up and off the screen with the app window (not the smaller icon).
Reset your device: hold down the home button along with the sleep/wake button until the screen goes black and you see the Apple, then let go. (No data loss)

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With your ipad connected by cable to a usb port on your PC and iTunes open, attempt the sync, while it buffers, close iTunes - wait about 30 seconds then open it again.
Also check to see if you have any available downloads pending, Apps, purchases etc. from either iTunes or the Apps store. Make sure they complete first. If you are on Autosync turn it off - see in iTunes menu under Edit\Preferences\Devices - Prevent ipods, iphones and ipads from syncing automatically - tick the box. Close and re-open iTunes.
If still having problems we need to check that you have Apple's Application Management support installed, running and updated to the latest version, as well as the ipod device Service running in automatic startp mode. Both will cause sync failures if not correctly installed and configured.
Best regards, Ct

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New iphone6 plus...love it..connected to Mac computer , keep getting message
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Hello ther,e arleenrz.
It sounds like you're getting an error that is preventing you from being able to sync your iOS device. The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great recommendations for resolving issues such as those:
If you can't back up or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes - Apple Support
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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Pedro.

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Since upgrading to iTunes 10.7 on Windows 7x64, I have had trouble getting my iPod Touch (3rd gen, 5.1.1) to sync. I am getting the message "sync failed to start". This happens with either WiFi or USB connection to the device. I know the iPod WiFi is working because the Remote app shows my iTunes library, fetches email, etc.
After installing iTunes 10.7, when I connected via USB, Windows tried to search for and install new drivers. After a very long delay, I canceled the search and continued using the existing drivers. I'm not sure if this is related.

I have resolved the problem by 'shutting down' my MacBook ('restarting' the computer was not sufficient to resolve it). While I was at it, I took the battery out briefly before rebooting – don't know if this made the difference, but I do know that Apple Tech Support have instructed me to remove the battery momentarily on previous occasions when resolving other issues with the computer. Anyway, either just shutting down (or shutting down + removing the battery) seems to have resolved the problem, as iTunes is once again recognising my iPod Touch and I'm able to sync again. Phew!

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I am running a Compaq mini 110c netbook and the following error message occurred on start up. The netbook does not have a slot for a disc as everything was in the netbook already. I am a complete technophobe and need help to restart my netbook.
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1. Insert your Windows instalation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."
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Info: An error occurred while attempting to read the boot configuration data.
Help please!!! Answers must be in plain everyday language that I can understand!!!

The following 2 links should help with the issues you are having. I would suggest attempting a system restore first (not I repeat not a system recovery) make sure you are doing the restore option or you will lose everything.
Click the option to "Using System Restore when Windows 7 cannot start normally"
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01835735&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en
The below link is for other basic troubleshooting that might help if the above doesn't work:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01443371&cc=ad&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_r1002_us...
Hopefully the steps are basic enough for you to understand and help out. Thanks
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Suggestion:
Assuming your OS software and version of iTunes are both up to date, with iPhone connected and iTunes running, Power Off iPhone (hold power button on top until red slider appears, then slide slider to power off), then power iPhone back on (hold power button on top until apple appears on iPhone screen).
In iTunes,with phone still connected, select iPhone in Devices and Summary screen, if phone does not sync after a minute or so, click Sync button in iTunes. If phone does not sync then, on iPhone choose Settings/General/iTunes Wi-Fi Sync and click Sync Now.
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So I reset my Apple ID password. Which then stopped my MobileMe account from working. Hang on - these were 2 different accounts a while ago, with different passwords!!!
So I have logged back in to MobileMe with my AppleID, and that's working again. After a short wait I can now create Home Sharing again.
Folks, I think we have just had our Apple IDs merged with our MobileMe accounts!! With no consultation or warning.
My guess is that this is the most seamless way for Apple to do it, as the vast majority of people use only one email address and one password for everything. Only those of us who had the same email adress but different a different passwords for MobileMe and Apple ID will have noticed. Annoying for us few, but a clever strategy on Apple's part, becasue we have been driven to fix the issue ourselves by chaning the password, and in doing so we have realised that our mobileme account is now the same thing as our Apple ID.

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does anyone have a solution?

iPad not appearing in iTunes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/itunes/
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4235
IOS: Syncing with iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
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iTunes 10.5 and later: Troubleshooting iTunes Wi-Fi Syncing
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 Cheers, Tom

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