cannot update ipad - still get - the ipod sofdtware update server could not be contacted. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connections are active or try again.
iPad 2, iOS 4.3
Try temporarily disabling your firewall and antivirus software.
Try this one.
Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 n above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
I am surprised that we have to do all this to update the OS. Truelly the share is going down!!
this does not resolve the issue?
