Trouble connecting to Iphone software update server

I am trying to update and Iphone4. When I try to download the new OS 5.1. Itunes tells me its having trouble connecting to the Iphone software update server and to check network connections or try again later.
I have turned off virus software
I am running directly from the modem
I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes.
I am getting nowhere with Apple tech support.
I am running windows XP Media center edition version 2002 service pack 3
Can anyone help?
Thanks

Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 & above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

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