ITunes cannot connect to the iTunes store

Well since i have updated to the latest version, my itunes hasnt been working. and it has been like this for a numerous number of weeks now and is really frustrating!
It says every time i try to get on it:
"iTunes could not connect to the iTunes store
Make sure your connection is active and try again"
I've tried so many different things to try and get it connecting but as you can see my internet is working fine as i am posting this on the forum!
these are my diagnostics:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
Acer Aspire 5315
iTunes 9.1.1.12
QuickTime 7.6.6
FairPlay 1.7.16
Apple Application Support 1.2.1
iPod Updater Library 9.0d11
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.0.1.3
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.46.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.1.2 (214.3)
iTunes Serial Number 54D7884D9BCDD914
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-05-19 17:06:27.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
The drive G: HUAWEI Mass Storage Rev 2.31 is a USB 1 device.
** Network Connectivity Tests **
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {69EF9BF1-67BF-4AA4-9D87-5F3FE1FC8E17}
Description: T-Mobile
IP Address: 10.215.102.215
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.255
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: No
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970
DNS Servers: 149.254.192.126
149.254.192.126
149.254.201.126
Adapter Name: {FE1C92BE-2D70-4AD8-81E1-2E1C6D2A8009}
Description: Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Active Connection: T-Mobile
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: Yes
Using LAN: No
Using Proxy: No
SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is off.
Connection attempt to Apple website was successful.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Last successful store access was 2010-02-08 15:33:59.
** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 9.1.1.12 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 9.1.1.12 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.0.1.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2830. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2831. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2832. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2834. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2835. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 2836. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 283A. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Device Not Currently Connected:
iPod touch running firmware version 3.1.2
Serial Number: 1E847QJT201
** iPhone/iPod touch Sync Tests **
Sync tests completed successfully.
So if anyone at all can help i would be truly grateful!
Thanks

Okay, so I've tried this, and it didn't work:
1.C drive/user folder/your username/app data/local/applecomputer folder/(delete cache file here)/then enter itunes folder/(delete itunesprefs here).
2. C drive/user folder/your username/appdata/roaming/applecomputer/itunes folder(delete itunesprefs here).
I then clicked Ituneson my desktop, accepted the agreements, let it auto configure, said yes to auto arrange folders, all my music was still there. Clicked itunes store and VIOLA!
*BUT THEN I FOUND THIS, AND IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!*
*None of these solutions works for me. Not sure how many others have the issue I've been having with Win7, but I found that you could fix the connectivity problem like this:*
*Control Panel/Internet Options/Advanced Tab, click "Reset Internet Explorer Settings"*
*When that's done, start iTunes. This seems to be a recurring problem when I switch between networks and VPNs between work and home. Since I can't seem to solve it, I switched to Firefox, but iTunes is sensitive to the IE problem.*
*THANK YOU solidifier !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

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