Windows 10: I can't sync my iTunes music stored on my PC to either my iPad 7th gen. or iPhone 12?

The following error message appears: "The iPad/iPhone cannot be synced. A duplicate filename was specified".iTunes version is 12.13.0.9 and I am using Windows 11 Home.

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syncing ipad

Hello,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you would like to sync your iPad to Windows 10. I will certainly help you with this issue.

First of all I would like to know that if you're trying to sync your Apple iPad to iTunes or your PC?

And also, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:

• Open iTunes.

• Plug your iPhone, iPad, or iPod into your computer using a Lightning cable.

• Click on the Device Tab at the top of iTunes to make sure you're viewing your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

• Click each tab on the left pane for Music, Movies, TV Shows, and Photos.

• Click to enable or disable sync of media types, and pick what to sync. This can be as specific as certain artists, latest shows, or specific file folders. Criteria vary by media type.

• Click the Sync button at the bottom when you're finished.

Hope this information was helpful. Let us know the results.

Sincerely,

 

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