Syncing to iTunes

I have an iPad 64gB, will sync with a Windows XP computer, but will not sync with Windows 7 Dell laptop. iPod and iPhone 4 will without fail. But, after uninstalling all Apple software and reinstalled several times, iTunes will not detect my iPad. I have reset several times, but just nothing. Any suggestions?

Hey guys,
I just got the ipad2 64gb wifi-only yesterday in the stores, and I am having the same problem. I have the latest iTunes 10.2.1. I've tried plugging in the iPad 2 first, then opening iTunes (Freezes until I disconnect). And I've tried opening iTunes, making it work.. even trying to sync the iPhone 4 (which works), then fine, plug in the iPad 2, freezes for like a long time. I've let it wait out for 30 minutes, nothing either.
I'm not sure what to do at this point.
I am using Windows 7 32 Bit Machine with latest iTunes 10.2.1 installed, and the latest iPad 2 bought in Canada.
I've even tried doing all this in a first reboot and I've tried other methods like reinstalling iTunes, still nothing.
Message was edited by: mrjeremyc

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