Error downloading purchased tv shows.

This is the error recieve after I "check for purchases"
"THERE WAS AN ERROR DOWNLOADING YOUR PURCHASED MUSIC.
THE DISK COULD NOT BE READ FROM OR WRITTEN TO.
use the check purchases commmand in the advanced menu to try again later."
I've upgraded, download, software and firmware and cannot correct the problem.
Help! ;-(
ipod30gb Windows XP Pro

Oh, my gosh, that is happening to me too! I just posted one similar to this, in fact. I do have a guess though. Maybe we need a faster internet service like Broadband or something? I dunno. When I figure it out, I will try to get back on here to let you know. I am glad that I am not the only one with this problem though. I'll stay in touch.
PC Windows XP

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