Sync ipad to windows 8

Currently it appears that some Windows 8 users are able to synch, others can't. I suspect it is a driver issue, but not sure which one needs to be updated, or if there is a possibility that hardware/software mix comes into play.

There is no reason - based on the limited info provided - that you can't run iTunes on a Vista machine. You might want to try some of the troubleshooting steps here: http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/install/

What iPad model do you have? What version of iTunes are you using? When connected to your computer, is the iPad recognized?

iPad not appearing in iTunes

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/itunes/

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

IOS: Syncing with iTunes

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386

Apple - Support - iPad - Syncing

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/syncing/

 Cheers, Tom 😉

I ran iTUnes and my iPad 2 just fine on a Vista machine, and am now doing fine with it on a windows 8 machine. I ran though iTunes 10 and 11 on the Vista machine and iTUnes 11 on the 8 Machine. I don't think an upgrade to windows 8 will be needed.

It could certainly be a driver issue. The Apple Mobile Device driver is one biggie that you have to have.

Give this a try

remove iTunes from your computer

Remove the Apple MObile device driver

Restart your computer

Reinstall iTunes (You won't lose any content)

Reboot your iPad by holding down the shift and home keys, past when you see the red power down slider and until you see the silver apple.

Plug your iPad into your computer - directly, don't use any hubs or extenders. See if they'll start talking to each other. If it's going to work, within seconds of you plugging your iPad in, your computer should start installing the driver on its own.

This gives both machines a fresh start and may clear away any glitches getting between them talking to each other.

Yep, McAfee (in fact any anit-virus software) can present issues with itunes connections and updates. I'm running stricly Mac (OS X and iOS) so I'm not sure how or where to find the settings, but you should be able to set McAfee to allow itunes to do its thing.

Glad you got it figured out.