The ipad "ipad" cannot be restored at this time because the ipad software update server

I keep getting the above message. HELP!
I purchased a brand new HP laptop with Windows 8 2 days ago. I download itunes without any issues.
When I sync'd my son's ipad 3 32gb wifi the ipad got stuck in the recovery mode trying to download the software update. I googled trying to find a way to fix it but with no luck so I took it to an Apple store and they re-set the ipad and it seemed to be fine.
I then tried to sync my sons ipad. This message didn't come up but nothing would transfer to the iPad even though looking in my library I can see all of his movies, songs etc there.
I tried connecting my iPad 2 and I have received the same cannot be restored message again and the ipad is stuck in the recovery mode like my son's ipad was. The screen just shows the black screen with the white usb and arrow pointing to the itunes logo.
HELP! Quite clearly it doesn't appear to be an Apple or itunes issue but maybe factory settings on my new PC as my old Toshiba laptop always worked perfectly with itunes.
Thanks!
Sally

I am getting exactly same message at this moment!!
Maybe there is problem with apple server status??
I am trying to update my iPad2 16gb ios 5.01 to latest ios6.1....
stuck in the usb sign as well >:(

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See
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect to your computer & click on the "Update your device using iTunes".
Tip - You may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. After you update to iOS 5.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

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Try:
- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
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I got a new ipod touch for Christmas.
Today I was going to put music on it, i was told there was updates.
So I went ahead to do them.
My Ipod is stuck on the screen with the usb cord pointing to the itunes logo.
In Itunes i'm told :
Itunes has dected an ipod in recovery mode. You must restore this ipod before it can be used with itunes.
Turning the ipod off - the same screen appears when it's back on.
When I click restore ipod and after restore and update is clicked ; Extracting software loads up at the top.
When its done this is the message I get:
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I've tried holding the power and home key to turn it off, then powering it back on. But that doesn't work.
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