Hi all, I am new to this group. Last year I purchased my new iPad2 and have encountered problems trying to up date to version 5.1.
I tried using iTunes on my PC 6 times and it timed out each time. I then downloaded it using my browser which worked ok.
However I have had no success installing it, the error 3194 comes up every time. I have
Downloaded new version of itune
Remove all USBs
Checked windows is up to date
Turned off security system and firewall
Restarted my PC
What else is there for me to do before I take it to an Apple store?

Do it from your iPad better and faster.   ☣ ☣

Go to setting, general software update.  

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

You are having a bad time of it but this Error code 3194 would indicate that you don't have the latest version of iTunes installed, what version do you have?

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Hi leelai and thanks for your comments. My version of iTunes is 10.1.2. I even deleted my first copy of it in case it was corrupted, and replaced it with another
Nukunu

Originally Posted by nukunu

Hi leelai and thanks for your comments. My version of iTunes is 10.1.2. I even deleted my first copy of it in case it was corrupted, and replaced it with another
Nukunu

You need to update your iTunes as that isn't the latest version. It is now 10.6, so do this and you should be on your way.

Originally Posted by leelai

You need to update your iTunes as that isn't the latest version. It is now 10.6, so do this and you should be on your way.

Hi leelai, downloaded iTunes 10.6.0.40, did all the other things like firewall etc and it still failed to work. I didn't say that the software update file was iPad2,1-5.0.1-9A405-Restore.ipsw
Nukunu

Originally Posted by nukunu

Hi leelai, downloaded iTunes 10.6.0.40, did all the other things like firewall etc and it still failed to work. I didn't say that the software update file was iPad2,1-5.0.1-9A405-Restore.ipsw
Nukunu

Can you tell me what version you are on now, look in Settings - General - About and look for Version. If I've got this right are you saying that the update you are doing is for 5.0.1?

The version is 4.3.5 (8L1)

Updating now will take you to 5.1 and the jump to IOS 5 is a huge one and will take some time and depends on what you already have on your iPad. Make sure you do a backup first. Try switching to a different USB port, turn off virus protection and firewall for the duration. Are you on the same PC that you have used for your iPad?
Here is a video mini tutorial for you that I found helpful

Try again and see how you go.