Computer won't recognize iPhone 5? Windows 8, ios 8.1.1?

Computer won't recognize iPhone 5? Windows 8, ios 8.1.1?

Added (1). Been using phone for a few weeks, never had issues connecting to computer to remove/save pictures to HD. All of a sudden I plug it in, it does that ding when computer realizes USB device is plugged in, the phone charges, but it doesn't show up under MyComputer. It does show up under devices/printers under Unspecified. I recently updated to iOS 8.1.1 but it still worked after that up until yesterday.
Phone: iPhone 5 iOS 8.1.1
Computer OS: Windows 8

Then it could be the cord youre using.

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