Why doesn't my pc connect to apple ipad via USB cable

Connected my ipad to my pc via USB cable. Pc does not. Connect with it.  under Computer device does not appear.  My other external devices are ok though it recognises them ok I e external hard drive
What can I co to find out fault.   It worked once before when I copied photos across from ipad to pc ok

If the iPad does not show up in My Computer when you first connect it (and also open the Windows "what do you want to do with this drive" box)  then unplug the USB cable, wait 10 secs, then plug it back in.
If you don't hear the Windows "ker-plunk" sound then the drivers are not loading and you need to uninstall and re-install iTunes. The drivers that allow your computer to see the iPad are NOT built into Windows, they come with iTunes.  Uninstall iTunes, go to the website and download and install the latest version.

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