Q: iTunes 12.4.1.6 on windows 10 will not recognise my iPhone 6

Hello skirider60,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. 

From your post, I understand that iTunes is not recognizing your iPhone 6. I understand how important it is for your iPhone to be recognized by iTunes. In a situation like this, I recommend using the steps in the following article: 

If iTunes doesn‘t recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

Cheers