Trying to connect to iTunes for the first time

and get mesage " This iPad can not be used as Apple Mobile Device is not started"
Has anyone a clue what to do ??
I run XP and iTubnes 10.5

HI...
You need restart the AMDS.
Follow the instructions here > iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows

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