Updating iPhone 5 with new software, now saying connect to itunes but not showing in itunes?

Something happened while updating my iPhone 5 while downloading the new software. It now has the icons on the screen saying to connect to itunes but it isn't showing up in itunes? I know the USB cord/port isn't a problem because my computer makes noises when plugged in and unplugged from the usb port however it isn't showing up in iTunes or 'My Computer' - they don't show anything.Please help, I have no idea how this happened!
Bad feeling I may have to go into the Genius Bar
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks in advance

Update:
I have been following instructions on the apple website.
Including:
How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Servie (AMDS)
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
and
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, Quicktime and other software components
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Both did not work - phone is still not showing up in iTunes or 'My Computer' and it is still displaying the 'connect to itunes screen'
Again, thankful for any help and replies!

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