When I connect my IPad to the computer my computer will not recognize the device as being plugged in

I'm trying to connect my IPad to both of my computers. Each time I plug it into the USB port I get nothing. The computer doesn't recognize that a device is plugged in. I have tried re-installing ITunes, as recommended, but I still can't get the computers to pick up my IPad. What is happening?

Device not recognized
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Note: You should only sync to one computer

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