Ipad doesn't show up in itunes

[linsipad]

When I plug the ipad into the computer ipad does not show up under devices. I know the pc is reading the ipad because it asks if i want to transfer pictures (& other picture related questions). When I plug in the ipod itunes shows in under devices. Why does the ipad not show up under devices in itunes?

 

[Raceguy]

I'm having the same problem. I synched my iPhone but my iPad is a no show. I have the latest iTunes but have not installed IOS5. Any ideas?

Thanks
Ed

 

[linsipad]

I had someone who is very familiar with Apple products & itunes look at it & he didn't know. He just said that the ipad should show up in the left column under devices (like the ipod does). Maybe someone will come along in the forum who can help us.

 

[twerppoet]

The usuals things to try:

Make sure you are running the most recent version of iTunes.

Try a different USB port.

Restart the computer.

Reset the iPad: Hold down the power and home buttons until the Apple logo appears. The iPad will reboot. This usually takes a bit longer than a restart.

If you are on Windows, there are USB drivers and something called iTunes Helper that need to be installed, or possibly de-installed and re-installed. I can't help beyond giving you the names. I'm not even sure I can find my netbook under the clutter.

 

[linsipad]

Thanks. I don't think I have the latest version of itunes. I was afraid that would force me to upgrade to ios5. And I didn't have a problem with the ipod. Will the latest version of itunes create an upgrade to ios5?

 

[twerppoet]

iTunes will always ask you if you want to upgrade. It will never force you. All you have to do is say no.

 

[Raceguy]

Just to clarify, I synched my iPhone 3G first and iTunes updated to the latest. Then I plugged in my iPad and I can see my iPad in Windows (XP) Explorer as a camera only. iTunes does not show the iPad. I restarted my pc with no change so I restarted my iPad, again with no connection to iTunes.

 

[twerppoet]

Beyond what I've already suggested, all I can recommend is that you do a search of the forum or Google for the iTunes helper and USB driver problems I described. It's been covered before, so I know it is out there. This problem pops up fairly often on windows, especially the older versions, especial especially with 64 bit versions.

Good luck.