Error 8003

why am i getting error 8003 while downloading purchased music from itunes?

Hey mstamps,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are receiving error 8003 when attempting to download purchased content from the iTunes Store. The following resource may provide a solution:
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/ts3297
"Error -50," "-5000," "8003," "8008," or "-42023"
If you encounter this issue while while downloading something from the iTunes Store:
Delete your iTunes Downloads folder, located in:
Mac OS X:
   ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Downloads   Note: "iTunes Media" may appear as "iTunes Music. Also, the tilde (~) refers to your Home directory.
Windows Vista:
   \Users\username\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Downloads\
Windows 7:
   \Users\username\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Downloads\
Windows XP:
   \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Downloads\
After locating your iTunes Downloads folder:
Quit iTunes.
Delete the Downloads folder on your computer.
Open iTunes.
Choose Store > Check for Available Downloads.
Enter your account name and password.
Thanks,
Matt M.

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