Error 208 solution - Fehler 208 gelöst - Windows XP

After i updated my iTunes to version 6.0 i got error 208. Reauthorising my computer did not solve my problem, a reinstallation of iTunes too.
After a Time i foud the solution:
After deleting a folder it works again:
Watch out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everything on your own responsibility, it works on my pc, take however no responsibility with possible damage - Copy only on own danger!
Close iTunes and delete the
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Ap\Apple Computer\iTunes\SC Info
folder.
Restart iTunes and reauthorize a song. Now it works again for all media purchased in
greets, qbe
Deutsch / German ---------------------------------------
Nach einem Update auf iTunes 6.0 konnte ich meine erworbene Musik und Videos nich abspielen. Das De- und Reauthorisieren des PC´s ergab keine Lösung. Auch die Neuinstallation von iTunes war nicht fruchtbar.
Nach einiger Suche konnte ich die Ursache finden.
Das löschen eines Orders brachte die Lösung, hier die Anleitung:
Achtung!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alles auf eigene Gefahr, hat bei mir funktioniert, übernehme aber keine Verantwortung bei möglichen Schäden - Nahmachen nur auf eigene Gefahr!
iTunes beenden und den Ordner
C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\All Users\Anwendungsdaten\Apple Computer\iTunes\SC Info
löschen.
Nach dem Neustart von iTunes muss man nur noch einen Titel abspielen (und Authorisieren), danach funkioniert alles wieder.
Ich hoffe es hat bei euch auch funkioniert, ich konnte danach meine Sammlung wieder hören.
gruß, qbe

When I try authorizing an audio file error (-208) comes up. It comes up when it is trying to process the request.
by any chance, are you running an itunes version 6.0.0.18? to check, go "help > about itunes" and wait for the version number to scroll up from the bottom of the screen.
if you do have a 6.0.0.18, try upgrading to a higher version. (the 6.0.0.18s were unusually prone to the -208.)
iTunes 6: -208 Error message when playing iTunes Music Store content

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