When i try to connect my iphone to itunes it comes up with the message this iphone cannot be used because apple mobile device service is ot started. anyone have any idea what this is?

when i try to sync my iphone with itunes it comes up with the message. this iphone cannot be used because the apple mobile device is not started. Anyone know what this is?

Using Windows? Follow the directions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567

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