Sync IPAD after reformating computer

I had a problem with my compter (Windows 7) had to reload the operating system and itunes. When completed I connected my iPad, iTunes indicates that I have synced with a different library and is going to delete all of the apps installed on the iPad. How do I sync all of the apps that I have bought and installed on the iPad to my computer?

You may have to redownload them. Don't worry, you won't be charged again for anything you've already purchased, but make absolutely certain you are using the exact same ID, etc. Have you backed up your iPad previously? If you have you can restore from a backup and your Apps should be there......

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Your iPad is not syncing with iTunes now and before it does start to sync and before you create a backup that overwrites the current backup that holds all of your data and camera roll photos, you should probably turn off autosync. I should have thought of that before, but if the iPad isn't syncing, no damage has been done.
Launch iTunes and go to Edit>Preferences>Devices. Check the box at the bottom that says - Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from automatically syncing. Click OK.
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After I upgraded to iOS 7.0.2 I can't sync iPad mini with PC (on Windows XP). I keep getting the folowing message: "The iPad could not be synced because this computer is no longer authorized for purchase items on this iPad". I tried everything:
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6) Ticking and unticking the |Sync over Wi-Fi" option;
7) Changing backup from iCloud to this Computer and back.
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1. Authorize the computer.
2. Turn off auto sync in iTunes
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4. Backup the iPad
The following was copied from this thread. This is essentially what you want to accomplish.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/11527071#11527071
1) Without connecting your iPad to your new computer, start iTunes. Click on iTunes. Click on Preferences. Click on Devices. Check the box next to "Prevent your iPod etc. from automatically syncing." Click OK.
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