Yeah… you might want to try Apple Devices. It's possible that iTunes doesn't have the support software for current versions of iPadOS; the app was replaced with Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Devices.
Manage Apple devices from your Windows PC using the Apple Devices app.
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If you sync Music or Videos, you will also need Apple Music and Apple TV
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The documentation from Apple doesn't have a single mention of iTunes:
On your Windows device, sync your content to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
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