Itunes won't search for available downloads?

I have a game on my ipad that I can't update directly from the ipad since I don't have the space. I tried and it tells me to log onto my computer and it will be avialable for download but when I go on my computer and check for available updates I get nothing. It'll search but it won't recognize any app that needs to be updated. I also have another app that's got an update availalble for it and that one doesn't come up either.
Anyone have any idea how to solve this problem?

bumping it up. Anyone have any ideas what might cause this and how to get it fixed?

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Hi,
So I've been having a problem signing into iTunes for the last few days now. First off, I've isolated the problem to my MacBook Pro and verified that Mac OS X/iTunes were both up to date. I've reinstalled iTunes and restarted. I've tried re-athorizing my computer for the Store. I've tried reseting my network configuration by deleting the NetworkInterfaces.plist. I've even tried deleting the SC Info folder. Nothing has worked. At all. What is happening is that whenever I go to authorize Automatic Downloads or to view my Account in the iTunes Store, it just keeps prompting me without ever signing in. I can see the progress bar moving to signify it's attempting to connect but it always fails to do so. Oddly enough and despite not being able to update my apps, it's actually somehow updated a few of them. Could this perhaps be a case of my ISP not having the correct ports open? At this point, I really don't know what else it could be. Anyway, this is just becoming more and more frustrating by the day. Please help!

Let me guess: you changed hardware or did major system changes? Like Windows needs to be activated again after such changes, iTunes needs too. Just deauthorise the PC and authorise again, should fix the problem.

Hi - how do I download items already purchased? I have tried store and search for available nloads but it t

Hi - how do I download items already purchased? I have tried store and search for available downloads but it tells me they are already downloaded - they are not however - fyi I lost my phone so I am using a new phone with the same apple id and assumed I could just re-access my previously purcahsed items - how do I find them to download?
Many thanks

many thanks for a really fast response - Yes I have seen on other postings since you only get one hit and you are right I should have backed up and didn't as I am a bit of a novice and naive (but learning fast now). Have used your suggestion and accessed and downloaded some historical apps.
many thanks - I will ensure I back up regularly going forward.
Thanks again

I downloaded a movie on itunes and turned my computer off and when i turned it back on the movie wasnt there so i went to re download and it says check for available download and it still won't let me down load it. what do i do?

i downloaded a movie on itunes and turned my computer off and when i turned it back on the movie wasnt there so i went to re download and it says check for available download and it still won't let me down load it. what do i do?

Hi runner_girl7585,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. If you weren't ever able to watch your rental movie, you can report this to the iTunes Store:
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1933
Cheers,
- Ari

ITunes 9 - Error: Unable to check for available downloads - Grrrr

I'm getting this frustrating error message while trying to download a digital booklet for Jay Z's Blueprint 3.
Furthermore, it's not allowing me to download any new content. This is very frustrating.
I'm getting the following message:
Unable to check for available downloads. An unknown error occurred (1008).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

I also have this same problem with iTunes 9 - I bought a song from the iTunes store successfully, but it hasn't downloaded. When I go to the "Store" menu and select "Check for available downloads" it works for a while and then gives me an error message saying:
"*Unable to check for available downloads. The network connection timed out.*
Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, then try again."
It seems that there are others experiencing the same problem, any help from Apple on this one would be greatly appreciated.
I know my connection is working fine, and I can access the store with no problem - it just won't let me download stuff!

I can't seem to download anything on my iTunes when I use Check for available downloads. I have preorders that I can't download cos it just says 'iTunes store temporarily unavailable' even tho when I actually go on iTunes itself it work fine..

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I am using the latest Software updates on my iTunes and these 9 items were purchased whilst on this new updates

Launch iTunes on your computer.
From the menu bar click iTunes > Preferences then select the Advanced tab.
Click Reset warnings and Reset cache
Click OK.
Restart your computer, launch iTunes.
Click Store > Check for Available Downloads...

Network Connection Timeout when "Chkng for available downloads" from iTunes

I have been struggling with this problem for weeks and have spent a significant amount of time trying to diagnose and fix without success.
When I select “Check for Available Downloads” through iTunes, I receive a “Network Connection Timeout” message and iTunes fails to download any information. It does ask me to validate my access with a password before it fails.
This problem initially occurred after I purchased the iTunes Plus updates for my music library. It backlogged about 70 updates that are now sitting in the queue to be downloaded to my local iTunes library. However, since I made that purchase, I have not successfully been able to do any downloads from the iTunes store. I suspect that the volume of items in the queue is related to the problem (as a trigger or the cause).
I have also tried to buy a single song. Although the purchase is successful (it charges my card and adds the song to the download queue), it doesn’t successfully download the song. I cannot, at this time, even get to a point where I can display a list of the queue for download. It always fails when trying to access that available download queue.
Podcast downloads still work fine through iTunes. I have never had problems with the store before and have done very large downloads (e.g. audio books) in the past. I have had no changes to my configuration leading up to this problem.
I am running a relatively new computer with a clean install of Windows 7, plenty of memory and very fast processors. I’ve got high capacity DSL. The connection is wired from the router into my network card (not wireless).
I have tried a number of things as noted below and the problem still occurs:
1. Confirmed access to internet, and ability to download from other web sites without timeout
2. Confirmed my ability to access the iTunes store, change my personal information, browse songs
3. Confirmed ability to download podcasts
4. Deactivated my windows firewall, antivirus and Net nanny content protection.
5. Deactivated the router firewall, and placed my PC in the DMZ of the router (which means that it should be wide open to the external network).
6. Swapped out the DSL modem for a different DSL modem and completely removed the router from the configuration.
7. Checked my drivers on the network card and made sure they are up to date.
8. Ran Windows 7 network diagnostics – no problems detected
9. Ran iTunes network diagnostics – no problems detected
10. Uninstalled all software related to iTunes and reinstalled most current versions (iTunes, Quicktime, Bonjur, etc.)
Thoughts?

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Cannot check for available downloads nor download media from iTunes store.

Here's what I can do: 1) I can access the internet. 2) I can access and purchase media from the iTunes store. 3) I can stream radio through iTunes. 4) I can download podcasts.
Here's what I can't do: 1) I cannot check for available downloads. 2) I cannot download purchased media. I receive the following message in a pop up window. "Unable to Check for Available Downloads. The iTunes Store is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."
I have tried all of the following troubleshooting guides recommended by iTunes support without success:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
iTunes for Windows: iTunes Store Connection Troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1527
iTunes for Windows: Connection Issues when using Internet Filters, Accelerators, or Firewalls
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1379
I have also removed my router out of the equation and connected directly to my cable modem so port forwarding is not an issue either. The only idea I have left is to call my ISP. Seems like a long shot. I know it is going to be something obvious.

I just realized that I posted this in the wrong forum. If you are an administrator and want to move it, please feel free. Sorry.

When I have current shows to download, my check for available downloads tells me all items have been downloaded. I have to go to iTunes Store and then to the show's iTunes page and click download.

When I have current shows to download, my check for available downloads tells me all items have been downloaded. I have to go to iTunes Store and then to the show's iTunes page and click download.

Downloading past purchases from the App Store ... - Support - Apple

I'm trying to download songs that was transferred via Carbonite, not getting message that states "Unable to check for available downloads, iTunes is temporally unavailable"

I'm trying to download songs that was transferred via Carbonite, not getting message that states "Unable to check for available downloads, iTunes is temporally unavailable". What do I do? Any suggestions??

Same problem, I have a season pass for Mad Men and suddenly cannot download, says iTunes is temporarily unavailable. Problem occurred before I updated to the new iTunes and afterwards, on two different computers. Here is what Apple had to say:
"I have verified that the iTunes Store is functioning and accepting connections, which indicates that the issue is related to your internet connection, local network, or your local computer itself. This article outlines some of the likely culprits:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
Apple Discussions are another source of information about iTunes, where everyone from new users to professionals can interact and share their knowledge and experiences. You may find another user with the same operating system or ISP that may be able to help resolve this issue. You can find the iTunes discussions group at:
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=149
If you are still unable to connect to the iTunes Store or receive this error, you will need to call our AppleCare technical support team. A representative will be able to tell you about Apple's complimentary and fee-based support options and can help you determine which option might be most helpful in this case. To find the appropriate phone number, please visit:
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html"
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ITunes does not allow me to download at Store "You do not have authority to write in iTunes Media files. Adapt your authorisation in explorer and check for available downloads in Store

As administrator of my pc icannot download musc/video from Store: the message (translated from Dutch) "You do not have authority to write in iTunes Media files. Adjust your authorisation in explorer and check for available downloads in Store

Hey! I had the same problem you did just today when I was trying to get my second iPhone to sync. What you need to do with music or anything extra that you doing you have to creat a second playlist or picture or anything that you would like to use, so that you can add to the second device that you are going to be using. I am not sure if that will help but it helped me out a lot!! Good luck!

"Check for available download" "itunes store unavailable"

Every time I click on "Check For Available Downloads" A window pops up telling me to check back later because iTunes store is temporarily unavailable. Though I can go in and buy stuff off iTunes still but I can't download it. My connections and everything are fine and I have run all my diagnostics and they've passed. This has been happening for months and nothing has worked. This isn't only happening on my Mac but also on my PC's.

I know exactly what happened. You had an old download in your queue that wasn't fully downloaded that became unavailable. This same thing happened to me (no problem if i let things fully download in one sitting--just couldn't check for available downloads) and the apple techs could give me no answers for a very long time. Finally, one tech went in and analyzed all my purchased items and found I had some freebie tv show in my queue that I'd never allowed to fully download. It was no longer available and was causing an error. The program was removed from my queue and everything I'd lost for weeks immediately started downloading from the point I'd lost it. Write to iTunes help and SPECIFICALLY ASK them to check this, explaining that you've done everything else possible to try to fix it.

Puchased music in itunes. but no file can be found. Have checked for available downloads but nothing available. Went to purchase again thinking i would not be charged again, but it warns me that i will actually be buying again and may have duplicates in l

puchased music in itunes. but no file can be found. Have checked for available downloads but nothing available. Went to purchase again thinking i would not be charged again, but it warns me that i will actually be buying again and may have duplicates in library after purchase. Normaly after i purchase from itunes, it is a free download any time after, and on my other devices.
Why can't itunes locate these files?

It has always been very basic to maintain a backup of the important files and data on your computer.
Use that backup to put everything back.

Itunes featured stattions unable to check for available downloads

I've been trying to listing to the featured stations and everytime attempt to play one i get the following message.
any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

message reads: Unable to check for available downloads. An unknown error occurred (-50)

Unable to check for available downloads... Try again later.

"Unable to check for available downloads. The iTunes Store is temporarily available. Please try again later." Forever, really.
It all started when I attempted to "Download All Updates" (104 of them) and it crashed. Now it tells me that I've already purchased the items, and to "Check for Available Downloads", which throws the above error for going on three days now. Email support has not answered my inquiry / report.
In the meantime, the "Genius Folks" in the Apple Store inspired me to a partial workaround, at least to whittle down the queue. By installing the apps to my device, updating them there, and syncing them back to iTunes. But I still have a few stuck in some weird state, that iTunes is unprepared to process.
BTW, the geniuses never heard of this problem, even after I showed them that a quick Google search came right back with 404,000 hits. I've seen iTunes unable to connect to the Store when there were too many updates, for years, on both Windows and OSX, and many released versions, but I've always been able to download them individually, instead of in bulk. First time it crashed and left me hosed.
Seems like a server-side issue. Any suggestions on how to get through to the powers that be, and have my queue cleaned up? And maybe get the attention of the Q/A and development departments to actually acknowledge and fix a long standing and most inconvenient bug?

Thank you so much - I have spent the last 4 days scouring internet forums trying to solve this problem (I couldn't connect to the iTunes store/download any apps or updates) and just as I was about to give up I stumbled across your post. I can't believe I've had such big problems all because of the ampersand in my billing address! How did you discover this?! It's such a small detail! To my huge relief it's all sorted now and I can now update my apps and download again! I'll be cancelling my appointment at the genius bar tomorrow too! Thanks again very much!

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