Secure link to iTunes Store failed. tried many options, none have worked.

Question

Hey I just got the monitor for my computer back (its the same one, it was taken away for about a week or so) and when I go to the Music store, I basically cant do anything BUT browse around the store. I cant buy anything, and if I try to, it says unknown error, (-9808). The same thing happens if i try to create a new account and i get error 9808. I signed out during a troubleshoot, and I cant sign back in. If i do, I again get error 9808. I also cant access most of the quick links. i cant access "Redeem", "Buy iTunes Gifts", "Account", or "Support". if i try, i get unknown error (-1202). i can however click on "Power Search", "Browse", and "iTunes News". can some one please tell me how to fix this? Everything was fine until I plugged in my monitor and turned on my computer for the first time in more then 2 weeks.
Here is the iTunes Diagnostics results:
Microsoft Windows Vista x64 x64 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
HP-Pavilion KZ854AV-ABA m9300t
iTunes 9.0.2.25
QuickTime 7.6.4
FairPlay 1.5.23
Apple Application Support 1.0.1
iPod Updater Library 9.0d11
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.6.0.32
Apple Mobile Device Driver not found.
Bonjour 1.0.6.2 (118.5)
iTunes Serial Number 29E47273225DCB90
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-01-01 22:30:43.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA Geforce 9800 GT
** External Plug-ins Information **
Plug-in Name: ilikesidebarplugin.dll
Plug-in Loaded: Yes
Plug-in Version: Unknown
Plug-in File Version: 0.1.2.16
Plug-in Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\Plug-ins\ilikesidebarplugin.dll
Genius ID: 84da5c58592cbac7a56dc2f25424cfb4
iPodService 9.0.2.25 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 9.0.2.25 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.50.39.0 is currently running.
** Network Connectivity Tests **
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {DD413157-EF41-4430-8D34-CD7C30A02FD5}
Description: USB Wireless 802.11 b/g Adaptor
IP Address: 192.168.1.3
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
Lease Obtained: Fri Jan 01 15:49:51 2010
Lease Expires: Sat Jan 02 15:49:51 2010
DNS Servers: 192.168.1.1
192.168.1.1
Adapter Name: {3F512510-7116-4ADF-9D2D-5A89B1991BF2}
Description: Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
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: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
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 successful.
Connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was unsuccessful.
An unknown error occurred (-9808).
Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server unsuccessful.
An unknown error occurred (-9808).
Last successful store access was 2010-01-01 22:24:03.
Message was edited by: A7X for life

Answer 1

The Fix (& It's NOT Your Firewall)
A. Symptoms
When you try to connect to the iTunes Store you may receive the alert message "We could not complete your iTunes Store request. An unknown error occured (-9808). There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later."
B. Resolution
Check your computer's date, time, and time zone. Set the correct date, time, and time zone if needed. If your computer's date, time, and time zone are all correct and you still see this alert message, this issue can be resolved by modifying certain settings in the Internet Options control panel:
1) Go to the Start menu and choose Control Panel.
2) Select Internet Options.
Note: If you are using Windows Vista you may need to select Classic View on the left before you can see Internet Options.
Note: If you are using WIndows 7 you may need to change "View by" to either Large icons or Small icons before you can see Internet Options.
3) Click the Advanced tab.
4) In the Settings box, scroll down to the Security section.
5) Deselect the option to "Check for server certificate revocation (requires restart)."
6) Select the options for "SSL 3.0" and "TLS 1.0."
7) Apply the changes and restart your computer.
Disclaimers
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
Article source: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2753