Error in the iTunes Store

This needs a new thread. I am another Windows XP user who, after trying all manner of diagnostics & checks, has determined that the Apple Store is on the fritz. I have not been able to download & now the iTunes store is completely unavailable to me (11:25 AM EDT, 10/22/06). Here are my diagnostics:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Compaq Presario 732US 47XXXX-XXX
iTunes 7.0.1.8
Current user is an administrator.
DNS Servers:
Network Connection Information
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is off.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
AND YET, the error message I get when I attempt to open the iTunes Store is:
WE COULD NOT COMPLETE YOUR ITUNES STORE REQUEST. THE NETWORK CONNECTION COULD NOT BE MADE. THERE WAS AN ERROR IN THE ITUNES STORE. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER.
And I have been "trying again later" for two days. Apple, are you listening? Can you hear the flood of dollars rushing out of your coffers? Can somebody fix this problem, or at least acknowledge it?

Addendum: I have tried everything - all the advice - offered here, and nothing changes the fact that iTunes Store will not open for me. Here's what I have tried:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes Store Connection Troubleshooting
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304084
And the old, Service-Pack 2 business is a moot point. I have been using iTunes for a long time & have never had trouble until Friday evening (10/20/06). Escuchas, apple?

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