I have I tunes installed on Windows 7 but cannot access the music store to purchase. Set up an account but cannot access that now. Suggestions?

Question

Can someone give me some feedback on how to access the itunes store from my itunes music library using Windows 7 operating platform?  Sometimes nothing happens.  Other times rectangular boxes appear on top half of screen and words like "Today's Music" and song names appear but then computer locks.  Other times the bar across the top acts like it is accessing the store but nothing opens.

Answer 1

How to get iTunes Store to Work with Windows 7
First, Remove all iTunes and supporting software – and all “remnants” using Revo Uninstaller.  Ensure you set Revo Uninstaller on its “Advanced” setting.   You should be able to download a Revo trial software version at no cost.  Recommend one follow the directions posted at this website:   http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/23959/completely-remove-itunes-and-other-apple-so ftware-from-a-windows-computer/
The goal/intent of these directions/procedures is to ensure complete removal of all iTunes and its supporting software.  Make sure you get all of it, or you will end up repeating this lengthy procedure. 
Next, before reinstalling iTunes:
Start-> Programs -> Accessories -> (Right Click On Command Prompt) ->Run the Command Prompt as Administrator then type in:
netsh winsock reset, hit enter, restart PC. 
After this procedure, then reload the latest version of iTunes Software and see if you can access the iTunes Store. 
If the iTunes Store does not open or completely open after installation, then run this procedure:    
Start-> Programs -> Accessories -> (Right Click On Command Prompt) ->Run the Command Prompt as Administrator then type in:
netsh winsock reset, hit enter, restart PC, open iTunes… then open iTunes Store (yes, this is a repeat of the command line you ran prior to installation).
After this procedure, you may find the iTunes Store’s “initial page” will open.  However, you may not be able to access any music within the iTunes store…   Ensure you are logged in with your name and password…
Once you know you are logged in with your name and password, then: 
On the Start menu, point to All Programs > Accessories and then right-click Command Prompt and choose Run as Administrator from the shortcut menu. If Windows needs your permission to continue, click Continue.
In the resulting window, type ipconfig /flushdns and press Return on the keyboard.
You should see a message that the DNS Resolver Cache has been successfully flushed.
But wait, there’s more!  Now you need to go to the “Edit Button” of iTunes and select “Parental”.   Under “Parental”, check “Allow access to iTunes u” and then ensure iTunes Store is “unchecked”, then press “OK” to ensure this configuration “takes”.  Then, stop and restart iTunes.  You should now have a smooth running version of iTunes with full access to the iTunes store.  If not, then please modify these directions for those requiring a solid solution.  Thanks