-9808 error when buying songs

I consistently get -9808 error when trying to buy songs from itunes-WHY?

If I'm remembering correctly, iTunes error -9808 is an error stating that iTunes can not connect to the Store server. Check any firewalls, privacy filters, antispyware, etc. and make sure that they're set to allow iTunes to connect. If this has started happening since upgrading iTunes or a security utility, try removing the exception for iTunes and then re-adding it. And another possiblity:
Go to Internet explorer ->Tools -> Internet options ->Advanced tab
Look for the security section and make sure that SSL 3.0 is and TLS 1.0 are checked. Also under Security make sure that the “Check for server certificate revocation (requires restart)” is unchecked. Then click ok and fire up iTunes.
Hope this helps.
P.S. You really should update your profile to at least correctly reflect the version of Windows you're using. Users are much more likely to be able to provide useful advice if we have correct technical details about the system you're running.
Regards.

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