Windows Explorer - iPad relationship

I don't think Getting Started is the right place because I've been using the iPad for 6 months but I don't know where else to put this.
I want to see the iPad in Windows Explorer when it's connected with by UPS.
In fact I've been doing this for months (I find it an expedient way to go
in and delete all photos on the iPad and then start over.)
Suddenly today neither of my laptops recognizes the iPad. Not at all.
I downloaded the latest iOS a while back and I've certainly looked at the
iPad in Windows Explorer since then so that's not it. iTunes synching is working just fine.
Any ideas? I should add that I've started and restarted many times.
And no new apps on the laptops either.
Thx.

Thx, lllaass. I thought u were on to something w/the posting re
reinstalling drivers but that didn't do it. The one re iTunes is not
the ticket since iTunes has no problem recognizing the iPad and downloading apps,
books whatever.
So I'm still searching for a solution.

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