ITunes could not connect to the iTunes Store. The network connection timed

I have never been able to connect to the iTunes store. I always get the error message that "iTunes could not connect to the iTunes Store. The network connection has timed out." I ran the network connectivity diagnostics and the result is pasted below. I connect through a router and I have the firewall in the router turned off. Windows Firwall is turned off and iTunes is a trused site with my other firewall. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
HP-Pavilion GX611AA-ABA m8300f
iTunes 8.0.2.20
QuickTime 7.6
FairPlay 1.1.11
CD Driver 2.0.7.5
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.1.2.7
Bonjour 1.0.5.11 (118.5)
iTunes Serial Number BC10CC6CFEC8281C
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2009-02-07 16:40:04.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
Network Connectivity Tests **
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {E2777073-7B3F-427E-9E53-99430B3E5CBE}
Description: NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
IP Address: 192.168.1.101
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
Lease Obtained: Sat Feb 07 16:18:26 2009
Lease Expires: Sun Feb 08 16:18:26 2009
DNS Servers: 192.168.1.1
192.168.1.1
4.2.2.2
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is off.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
iTunes has never successfully accessed iTunes store.
HP Windows Vista

I wouldn't turn off the firewall in the router.
What security software are you using?
Norton is particularly prone to blocking iTunes and you have to delete the entry for iTunes in firewal configuration and make a new one with permit all.
If you ever had Norton, it can block iTunes even if you uninstalled it. Norton is commonly preinstalled on PCs and people tend to forget about it. If you have uninstalled Norton your need to use the Norton removal tool to complete the removal.
http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039?OpenDo cument
iTunes doesn't think you are an administrator, it shouldn't matter, but are you using an administrator account.
DO you have parental controls set?
Do you have Web accelerator software?

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Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
HP Pavilion 061 ED842AA-ABA M7250N
iTunes 7.6.2.9
QuickTime 7.5
CD Driver 2.0.7.3
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Apple Mobile Device 1.1.4.7
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Subnet Mask: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Default Gateway: XXXXXXXXXX
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DHCP Server: XXXXXXXXXX
Lease Obtained: Sun Jul 06 01:02:58 2008
Lease Expires: Sun Jul 06 02:02:58 2008
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66.51.205.100
66.51.206.100
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Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
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Firewall Information
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Subj: Re: Connect; Follow-up:
Date: 1/19/2006 6:04:50 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: [email protected]
To:
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Dear Emily,
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Music Store. We're sorry to hear you are still unable to connect to the store. At the end of this email we have included further possible solutions to the issue you are encountering.
We're also sorry your iTunes Music Gift email didn't reach the recipient. The gift code you purchased is ... The recipient's ISP may have inadvertently blocked or filtered our email, thinking it was spam.
If you purchased your gift using iTunes, you can resend it with a few simple mouse clicks. Just follow these easy steps to resend an unredeemed music gift to any address:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n301476
If you would rather email the gift information directly to the recipient using your email program, we've included instructions for your recipient and the gift code below.
1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes. You can download the latest version, free-of-charge, from our website.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
2. Click the link below to launch the iTunes application and view the gift page.
http://www.itunes.com/go/songcode/
3. Click Redeem.
4. Copy this gift code and paste it into the Redeem code entry box.
Again, we're sorry you are still unable to connect to the store.
First, please make sure you're using the latest version of iTunes before you access the iTunes Music Store. You can download the latest version of iTunes from our website.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Also, some software that you install on your computer can affect the way your computer sends and receives information from the Internet. A few examples of this software are:
* Firewalls
* Internet security software
* Privacy filters
* Web accelerators
* Ad filters
If you cannot use the iTunes Music Store, try disabling this software temporarily to identify the culprit. Then, please refer to the documentation that came with the software to allow the iTunes Music Store to connect to the Internet. For your reference, these domains need to be permitted to send and receive data from the Internet:
phobos.apple.com
phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net
For more instructions on configuring your 3rd-party software, please contact the software manufacturer. If your web accelerator appears to be at the root of the problem, please contact your ISP.
Sincerely,
The iTunes Music Store Team
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
Thank you for your response. I am curious to know why if iTunes does not
answer non technical questions, why I received information when I replied to this
email. Listed below are the previous threads providing technical information.
Furthermore, if this is email is for billing disputes, I would like to have
my Mastercard credited $25.87 for a "gift this purchase/tv show" that I
purchased for my uncle on Christmas Day. I purchased the full first season of Monk.
I previously sent an email requesting credit on approximately January 2,
2006, and failed to receive a response. He never received the gift, or any
instructions about how to download the tv show, and I do not show a credit
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Please credit the following card #XXXX
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Subj: Re: Connect; Follow-up:
Date: 1/18/2006 2:21:12 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: [email protected]
To:
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Dear Emily,
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Music Store.
The iTunes Music Store team answers non-technical questions about billing,
customer accounts, downloading music, and iTunes Music Store content.
Many questions about your iTunes software can be answered by choosing “iTunes
and Music Store Help” from the Help menu.
For online information, visit iTunes Support at
<http://www.apple.com/support/itunes>.
To access the discussion boards for iTunes and other Apple services, please
visit
<http://discussions.info.apple.com>.
For support for your iPod, please visit:
<http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/>
If you require assistance beyond the complimentary support available online,
please call AppleCare technical support at 800-APL-CARE (800-275-2273). Help
is available seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. central time. There
may be a fee associated with the call.
Sincerely,
iTunes Music Store Support
Need a quick answer?
iTunes Music Store Customer Service:
<http://www.apple.com/support/musicstore/ww>
iTunes technical assistance:
<http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww>
Thank you for your response. I have tried these methods, AGAIN. None of
them seem to work. I also contact my ISP, AOL. Nothing they advised me to do
worked. Has iTunes performed recent upgrades? Just viewing the discussion
boards, it seems like a lot of people are having problems. Having paid $399
for
the 60GB video ipod, I need more than a generic email telling me what to do,
when I already indicated in previous email that I followed the steps shown in
the
support area, which were the same instructions email to me.
Subj: Re: Connect; Follow-up:
Date: 1/16/2006 5:14:47 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: [email protected]
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Dear Emily,
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Music Store. Use the steps in the
following article to troubleshoot your connection problem.
I have been unable to connect for more than 24 hours on Windows.
If you haven't been able to connect to the iTunes Music Store for more than a
day—and other customers on our discussion boards aren't experiencing similar
issues—a software or ISP configuration issue may be blocking your access to
the iTunes Music Store.
• Your copy of the iTunes application may be out of date.
• If iTunes is out of date, it will not be able to connect to the
iTunes Music Store. You can download the latest version of iTunes from our
website: ?http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
• You installed a third-party anti-virus or personal firewall
application.
• You will need to configure your software to allow iTunes to access
the Music Store. You can contact the software manufacturer if you have
questions regarding configuration. Click here for more information.
• You upgraded to Windows XP Service Pack 2.
• Windows XP Service Pack 2, by default, enables the Windows Firewall.
As with a third-party firewall, you will need to configure Windows Firewall
to allow iTunes to access the Music Store. Read this document for more
information. If you have further questions about configuring the Windows Firewall,
contact Microsoft's Service Pack 2 hotline at (888) SP2-HELP.
• You upgraded to a high-speed or wireless Internet connection.
• A new DSL or cable modem, or even a router, could be the culprit.
These devices allow your computer to access the Internet at a much higher speed,
or route your connection to multiple computers. However, they can also expose
your computer to hackers. To help prevent this, manufacturers of these
products often install firewalls to prevent hackers and viruses from compromising
your system. Although this layer of protection is beneficial, there are
occasions when a device may determine that the iTunes Music Store is a threat to the
computer. If this is the case, you will need to configure these devices to
allow iTunes to access the Music Store. Contact your ISP or the device
manufacturer if you need help configuring your device.
• You switched to a new ISP.
• If you didn't install new networking hardware, your ISP may be
blocking access to the iTunes Music Store. Let your ISP know about this document
which can help your them configure their servers to allow iTunes Music Store
traffic through.
Sincerely,
The iTunes Music Store team
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
In a message dated 1/14/2006 8:20:29 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n300870
Thank you for your quick response. I already tried the link and all
instructions several times.
-The following is my information:
Sacramento, CA
-AOL 8.0 (dial up connection) - (tried downloading 9.0 but always receive
error message)
-The error message received is: iTunes cound not connect to the Music Store.
Network connection was refused. Make sure your network settings are correct
and network connection is active, then try again
Thank you,
Emily
Subj: Re: Connect; Follow-up:
Date: 1/14/2006 8:20:29 AM Pacific Standard Time
From: [email protected]
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Dear Emily,
We're sorry to hear that you can't connect to the iTunes Music Store. Your
experience using the iTunes Music Store is very important to us, and we'll do
everything we can to help you fix the connection issue quickly.
This article outlines the culprits that can cause a connection issue. Please
try these solutions:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n300870
We hope one of these solutions helped you resolve the connection issue. In
the rare event that these suggestions didn't help, please reply to this email
with the following information:
1. Your city and state.
2. Whether you use a high-speed Internet connection, like a cable modem or
DSL.
3. The name of your Internet Service Provider.
4. The error message iTunes displayed (if any) when you tried to connect.
5. Your approval to reset your password.
Sincerely,
The iTunes Music Store Team
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
Customer First Name : Emily
Customer Last Name :
email :
Web Order # :
Support Subject : Connect
Sub Issue : Can't connect
Comments : iTunes Account Name:
Platform : Windows XPSP1
Error Code :
Other Error :
Comments:
The error message I am receiving is "iTunes cound not connect to the Music
Store. Network connection was refused. Make sure your network settings are
correct and network connection is active, then try again". I have been unable to
connect to the music store for at least 3-4 days. I have been using iTunes
since last October, successfully. I checked all my network connections & they
are fine. I am able to connect to AOL. I even uninstalled and reinstalled
iTunes several times, all successfully, but I am still encountering a problem.
Thank you.
Emily
Nice, effective customer service. I'm at my wit's end. I field customer service calls, and answer emails at work, and the general responses from the iTunes response library are ridiculous. Especially, after emailing me twice technical support emails, they tell me they do not handle technical support questions...
Any help or suggestions as to how I should respond to the next email is helpful...
I also forgot to mention I have been able to connect to iTunes since October 2005, and have been unable to connect for almost 2 weeks now. And, yes, I have downloaded the latest version of iTunes. I was advised over the phone to upgrade to XP Service Pack 2, but it looks like SP2 has issues. ANd, no, I did not download SP2, because the customer support rep admitted he knew nothing to very little about iTunes.
Emily

Emily,
thanks for your posting, it just reflects my experience (although I didn't contact the helpdesk, but after what you wrote I think I can skip that part). I am livin in China and buy from the German MS, worked fine until about a week ago when the download of an album stopped just after 5 songs. I have never been able to connect to the shop ever since.
The interesting thing is, that I get a response from their server in the domain phobos.apple.com (phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/storeFront) which I would interpret that there can't be a problem which they always list (Antivirus, Firewall etc...)
So will there ever be somebody from Apple who is going to give a better explanation how to solve the problem ? Or are there already too many people buying iPods and music ???

My ipod touch is connected to wi-fi but not access safari, youtube, itunes, app store safari even tells me that is not connected to internet, also had trouble at first because I could not connect to wi-fi, afternoon much as told me that the password was i

my ipod touch is connected to wi-fi but not access safari, youtube, itunes, app store, safari even tells me that is not connected to internet, also had trouble at first because I could not connect to wi-fi, afternoon much as told me that the password was incorrect when it was correct, please tell me as I do to let me access youtube, safari, app store, i tunes...
thanks

- Reset the iPOd. Nothing will be lost.
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on the router
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections

Help, Itunes could not connect to the itunes store

I has face a problem with my itunes could not connect to the itunes store. i also have check all my network but it is no problem. when i click itunes store it keep saying this.
and i check my Run Diagnostics
Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Business Edition (Build 7600)
Dell Inc. Inspiron N4030
iTunes 12.0.1.26
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 2.7.39
Apple Application Support 3.1
iPod Updater Library 12.0
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 8.0.5.6
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.65.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 3.06.0.2770
Gracenote MusicID 3.06.0.2770
Gracenote Submit 3.06.0.2770
Gracenote DSP 3.06.0.2770
iTunes Serial Number 767413B00E7F61F0
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2014-10-20 21:05:25.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) HD Graphics
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {6DACA3FB-08FB-406B-9DEF-B120E4EC1A8D}
Description: Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
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 08:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 08:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name: {C5A96BD2-6F22-4F48-8738-8B89AA57E4FE}
Description: Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
IP Address: 192.168.0.107
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained: Mon Oct 20 20:45:31 2014
Lease Expires: Mon Oct 27 20:45:31 2014
DNS Servers: 192.168.0.1
Adapter Name: {00E7D934-9FAC-47B7-BA8F-F93268EC0835}
Description: Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
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 08:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 08:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
Firewall Information
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Basic connection to the store failed.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
The network connection timed out.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2014-03-02 01:47:44.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.3.0),
E: TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L633C, Rev DW50
Drive is empty.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 12.0.1.26 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 12.0.1.26 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B34. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B3C. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Devices Not Currently Connected:
iPhone 4S running firmware version 7.1.1
Serial Number: C39GK8KPDTDM
iPad mini (Retina) (Wi-Fi) running firmware version 7.0.4
Serial Number: DQVLTUWBFCM8
**** Device Sync Tests ****
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.
so what should i do ?

Hey Bryan3623,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing issues connecting to the iTunes Store. The following resources provide some great troubleshooting for this symptom:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes Store connection troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1527
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
Thanks,
Matt M.

ITunes could not connect to the iTunes store. The network conect timed out

I am having trouble with iTunes,
Message: "iTunes could not connect to the iTunes store. The network conection timed out. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active then try again."
Im not sure when exactlt this happend, it may have been after i downloaded an iTunes update, but I cant be sure. Other than that nothing else has really changed. I have now had this problem for a couple of weeks.
I am running windows Vista (32 bit System)on my HP Laptop and have ADSL and am able to run explorer and all other non-apple software.
I have tried all other advice offerd in the various supports:
1. re-installed iTunes
2. Checked all firewall settings - even removed Norton security (currently just operating on windows Visat security and have checked all that)
3. changed "host" file to "back-host"
4. played around and tested various internet settings
I hope this information helps to solve the problem. I have also recently found some other information which may be useful:
Although I do not use "safari" as an internet explorer, this does not work on my system either. I have re-installed this to see if it helps but am still unable to connect to the apple store (home page) on safari. I have looked up the support site for safari but have thus far be unable to find any helpful information to solve the problem.
Please help this is very frustrating...
Many thanks in advance!

Thanks Polydorus,
I have run the entire diagnostics the results are as follows:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition (Build 6000)
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebook PC
iTunes 7.7.1.11
QuickTime 7.5
CD Driver 2.0.7.3
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.0.1.5
Bonjour 1.0.4.12 (118.4)
iTunes Serial Number 1F42598E2F1661DA
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2008-08-02 23:08:07.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** Network Connectivity Tests **
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {095C31B4-7DF1-4CFF-BE80-E22A33EE716D}
Description: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
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 07:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 07:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name: {1B5B44DE-64F4-4B5D-A57D-C80CAB0342C6}
Description: Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
IP Address: 192.168.1.33
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
Lease Obtained: Sat Aug 02 18:25:24 2008
Lease Expires: Sun Aug 03 18:25:24 2008
DNS Servers: 192.168.1.1
192.168.1.1
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Last successful store access was 2008-07-03 17:03:38.
** CD/DVD Drive Tests **
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.7.3),
E: PIONEER DVDRW DVR-K17B, Rev 1.02
Data or MP3 CD in drive.
Found 1 songs on CD, playing time 37:21 on CDROM media.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 10 16 20 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 7.7.1.11 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 7.7.1.11 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.1.29.0 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.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controllers:
RICOH OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Most Recent Device Not Currently Connected:
iPod classic running firmware version 1.1.2
Serial Number: 8K742MT2YMV
** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **
No iPhone or iPod found.
Hope this helps. Looking forward to resolving the problem.

Error message when accessing iTunes Store: "iTunes could not connect to the iTunes Store. The network connection timed out. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, then try again." Internet's fine! Please help!

Everytime I try to access the itTunes Store, this is the message I receive:
iTunes could not connect to the iTunes Store. The network connection timed out.
Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, then try again.
The internet connection is fine. I don't know how to fix this problem, and in the meantime I cannot connect at all to buy songs. Thanks for your help.

I feel you pain i'm haveing the same problems here.
iTunes could not connect to the iTunes Store. The
network connection timed out.
Make sure your network settings are correct and your network
connection is active, then try again.
does anyone plz have some insight for us.

Error message saying iTunes could not connect you to the Music Store

error message saying iTunes could not connect you to the Music Store
Make sure your network connection is active and try again
someone help!!!!!!!!

ya, im having the same problem 2, im not sure, maybe the systems down or something, if someone has connected to the music store in the last 12 hrs plz speak up.

My ITunes works perfectly except for the ITunes Store which gives me the following message "I Tunes could not connect to the I Tunes Store. An unknown error ocurred (-3221)

Whenever I try to connect to the I Tunes Store, I get the following message " I Tunes could not connect to the I Tunes Store. An unknown error occcured (-3221).
Make sure your network connection is active and try again.
But my network connection is active.
Help!

Hi davwatto thanks for taking the time to reply.
ok, so tried to open my safari which was version 5.1.7 and i received the error message:
safari can't connect to the server
safari can't open the page http://www.apple.com/startpage/ because safari can't connect to the server www.apple.com
The same error occurred with whatever site I tried to access, so I uninstalled Safari, then reinstalled version 3.2.3 and this time I got the error message:
The same error message occurred with any website I tried to access. I am able to access all websites including banking etc on IE and firefox.
Safari can’t open the page.
Safari can’t open the page “http://www.apple.com/startpage/”. The error was: “unknown error” (kCFErrorDomainWinSock:10013) Please choose Report Bugs to Apple from the Help menu, note the error number, and describe what you did before you saw this message.
Not sure how to check the logs for itunes though
If you have any idea how to fix this issue that would be great as im at a total loss.
Thanks

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