Could not purchase. Duplicate file name was specified???

Hi, I kept getting that error whenever i tried to purchase anything on iTunes. I just downloaded the most recent version of itunes and it let me purchase one song... after that i got the error again. Any helpful suggestions?

I DID IT! I FIXED IT, FINALLY!!! At least it worked for me. Here's what I did: from Control Panel/Programs/Programs and Features/Uninstall or Change Program, I right-clicked on iTunes and selected Repair. After that ran and completed, I went to Computer/Local Disk (C:)/Program Files. From the list, I right-clicked on iTunes and selected “Run as Administrator.” After that I tried to purchase music from iTunes, and it worked! I hope this makes sense and works for you. Good luck!

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