Why wont my computer recognize my iphone 3gs as usb 2.0?

My computer, windows xp with service pack 3, wont accept or see my 3gs iphone as USB 2.0 device. I have gone all the routes spouted by every other site saying their idea will fix it, but it doesn't. Its not because another 1.1 usb device is plugged into the bus, its not the firmware, usb driver needing an update and/or updating the BIOS. I have reverted to the old and standard version of the USB driver. I have restarted the computer after trying every option above. All other 2.0 devices are recognized and work as usb 2.0 except the iphone. I've tried usb legacy support in bios as enabled, auto, and off. My laptop however does see the iphone as usb 2.0. I have even cleaned out the cable connector on the iphone and headphone jack. Every other support site including http://www.usbman.com
and microsoft have offered up the same inoperative solutions above. I even recently reformatted this computer. Please help with something new.

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Or
See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or                     
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

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