ITunes always accessing the iTunes store

I just upgraded my iTunes to version 7. Now always the bar at the top of the window is always accessing the iTunes store. Why does it do that? I don't want to access the store.
Thanks for the help
Linda Reinfeld
IBM ThinkPad T43 Windows XP Pro

I have no more tricks up my sleeve other than maybe it is a firewall issue with your router.
You can tap or click on the heading below and read Apple's take on the issue. I really don't hold out much hope though that his kb article has any more to offer to you, but I am out of ideas now.
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
Sep 21, 2012 – You may be completely unable to access the iTunes Store on your computer or iOS device. You might also see an alert message similar to one ...

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