Updated Apps won't Sync

In the past couple of weeks, I've run into an issue where my iPhone 4s and iPad 2 will indicate that there are available updates to apps on the device. This is indicated by the red badge that appears on the App Store. I open iTunes, download all available updates, and proceed to sync my iOS devices. The sync finishes without any error messages, but the updated apps don't get pushed to the iOS devices. It doesn't matter if I sync via Wi-Fi or USB, updated apps aren't being synced.
If I update the apps using the App Store app on my iPhone or iPad, the updates are installed successfully. If I delete the app from my iPhone or iPad and then sync with iTunes, the updated app is synced correctly.
All other media (music, videos, podcasts, photos) is synced as expected. I can't figure out why the updated apps aren't being applied during a sync with iTunes and it's driving me crazy. I don't want to have to use the App Store app for updates. I just want to use iTunes like I've always done.
Both devices are running iOS 5.1.1. I'm running iTunes version 10.6.3.25 on Windows 7 64bit.

I have exactly the same issue, but with the latest Apple equipment... New iMac, Yosemite OS, and iPhone 6 Plus. Did you ever get an answer?

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You might try Resetting All Settings, Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings and then reset as a new phone.
This will not erase any of your content but it sets the phone back to factory defaults on everything.
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- Have you tried a reset. Nothing is lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
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Wouldn't I lose all my paid apps if I go under a different account?
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runsararun wrote:
okay, that's what I thought. I think she didn't quite understand how much it would mess it up. So does it get complicated after the password?
My experience, is that Mom's understand way more than you ever give them credit for. But you don't really find that out until much later in life. Never discount anything your Mom says.

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