Can not connect to itunes store ever since I did the update.

Question

I have tried everything from flushing my DNS, Reloading my itunes, checking my anti-virus software which is Symantec, Making sure my firewall enables itunes. One thing is that when i go into add or remove programs it asks if i want to repair itunes and i do but it still asks if i want to repair and still wont access itunes store.
*here is my diagnostics:*
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebook PC
iTunes 7.7.1.11
QuickTime 7.5
CD Driver 2.0.7.3
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.0.1.5
Bonjour 1.0.4.12 (118.4)
iTunes Serial Number 42C580F40E6F4782
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2008-08-04 20:51:10.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA MCP67M
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** Network Connectivity Tests **
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {65F39CFC-3037-41FF-AC42-EF0504A3706D}
Description: NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
IP Address: 192.168.1.47
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
Lease Obtained: Mon Aug 04 20:14:08 2008
Lease Expires: Tue Aug 05 20:14:08 2008
DNS Servers: 192.168.1.1
192.168.1.1
Adapter Name: {32BA9F3C-BA8E-4341-93E8-0DDB37CA58EA}
Description: Broadcom 4321AG 802.11a/b/g/draft-n Wi-Fi Adapter
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Last successful store access was 2008-08-01 20:56:32.

Answer 1

Saw this on another post.
Applecare Senior Advisor Txx Bxxx (I have his contact info in an email he just sent) just confirmed with me that the problem people are having with the App Store not loading is an apple issue with there servers, ITS NOT YOUR IPAD so don't go restoring it!   It's not happening to everyone however but they are looking into it, its really hit or miss.
In the meantime ...........
The Complete Guide to Using the iTunes Store
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-complete-guide-to-using-t he-itunes-store/
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
Best Fixes for ‘Cannot Connect to iTunes Store’ Errors
http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/best-fixes-for-cannot-connect-to-itunes- store-errors/
Try this first - Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
This works for some users. Not sure why.
Go to Settings>General>Date and Time> Set Automatically>Off. Set the date ahead by about a year.Then see if you can connect to the store.
 Cheers, Tom