Cannot connect to Store - Network connection timed out - Help!!!

Question

Please can someone give me a little help, I've recently updated my Itunes and now cannot connect to the store. I have checked Network connections etc.. and all is fine, my internet works as normal.
I've uninstalled all Anti-virus/spyware software and double checked the Windows Firewall.
When I run a diagnostic from the itunes help menu, I get the following:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Sony Corporation VGN-FE21S
iTunes 7.4.1.2
Current user is an administrator.
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {1CB9EE56-7F9B-4B15-ACB3-28BE159EB621}
Description: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport
IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
Lease Obtained: Sat Sep 08 16:02:19 2007
Lease Expires: Sun Sep 09 16:02:19 2007
DNS Servers: 192.168.1.1
Adapter Name: {FD313ACD-BDEE-489A-AB3E-DD931458D876}
Description: Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 61.8.9.254
Lease Obtained: Sat Jul 22 23:23:22 2006
Lease Expires: Sun Jul 23 02:23:22 2006
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name: {302D7F6B-B995-4E44-99B1-1A5158EF7090}
Description: Bluetooth Personal Area Network from TOSHIBA - Packet Scheduler Miniport
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Sun Jul 23 02:23:22 2006
Lease Expires: Sun Jul 23 02:23:22 2006
DNS Servers:
Network Connection Information
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.
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Thanks very much.

Answer 1

I have been experiencing this as well for about a month and just about five minutes ago I resolved it! I have done everything! You need to unistall iTunes and Quicktime. Don't think you will loose your music as it is on you PC. Trust me. _Follow the links_ on unistalling everything, download it again with the following link and all you music automatically uploads again. It was amazing!
How to uninstall QuickTime on a Windows PC
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n60342
Removing iTunes For Windows
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n93698
Note: Titles you purchased from the iTunes Store or imported from CDs are saved in your iTunes folder by default and are not deleted by uninstalling iTunes.
If you have difficulty removing iTunes, you may find this helpful:
Microsoft's Windows Installer CleanUp Utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=290301
After successfully uninstalling iTunes and QuickTime, install the latest version of iTunes for Windows, which comes with QuickTime:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download
If you continue to experience difficulty with this issue, you will need to call Apple technical support (there may be a fee associated with the call). To find the appropriate phone number, please visit:
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html