Cannot connect to the iTunes Store because of an unknown error (-42408)

Sometime - like about 3 times a week - when i sync my Ipod with itunes 9.0.3, I get a message saying that I am not authorised to play some songs on my iPod. I then have to authorise my computer for a previous apple ID. Usually, this authorisation fails with an error code 42408 when iTunes tries to connect to the iTunes store. I am using the correct (old) apple id and the correct password but get the message "we could not complete your iTunes stores request. An unknown error occurred (-42408)"
Can anyone shed any light on this and let me know what the solution is?
Thanks

Thanks. Option 1 worked for me:
1. Eject and disconnect the iPod/iPhone from the computer.
2. Open iTunes.
3. Find a protected song from the iTunes Store (Kind = Protected AAC audio file) in your library.
4. Play the song.
5. Connect your iPod/iPhone.
I hope Apple fix this soon - it's very irritating!

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Triple click anywhere in the line below to select it and press Ctrl+C to copy it.
cmd /k netsh winsock reset
Press the WinLogoKey+R to open the run dialog, then Ctrl+V to paste, then press enter/return.
You should get something similar to this:
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I hope this information helps ....
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