Slow iTunes Store downloads - again

Few days ago it took me over 3 hours to download album just 180 MB in size - I though that it was bad.
An hour ago I got notification that new episode of Grey's Anatomy is ready for download - so I fired up iTunes and started download. It is crawling...
What used to be a 35 to 40 minutes download now shows 36 hours (yes, hours!!!) remaining.
I remember we (a lot of reports here at that time) had such slow downloads several months back and problem lasted for about few weeks.
Are we heading for another slow months????

I usually test around 5 as well, but sure enough I noticed a HUGE slowdown in my internet speed after an evening of downloading rentals last week. The slow speed (less than 1.5!) continued on after that and it took a tech support call to my ISP to get it "fixed".
My guess - Qwest is "throttling" video-intensive internet use. Torrent or not.
I believe Qwest automatically throttles any encrypted downloads but I don't know if AppleTV downloads are encrypted?
My speed is back up around 5 again, and I will keep a close eye on it next time I rent.

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The downloads are starting but stopped suddenly with above mentioned error messages. Very annoying also as some of the downloads pursue to about 95%, stop and are restarting from 0% again!
Are there any known problems with the server or can someone please explain possible troubleshooting?
Thanks, Axel
PS: I might add that the Software Upgrade from QuickTime Pro 7.0.2 to 7.1.3 - for which I bought the upgrade - is also not working (although I doubt that has anything to do with the iTune Store Server)

On 25th I got the following mail from iTMS:
1) Before proceeding, make sure you're using the latest version of iTunes. It can be downloaded free of charge: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download
Note: Installing the latest version of iTunes will not affect your Library or any items in your account that you haven't downloaded.
2) Open iTunes.
3) From the Store menu, choose "Advanced" and then "Deauthorize Audible Account" and then re-authorize it from the same drop-down menu.
4) Enter your account name and password and click OK.
To start downloading your recent purchases, please follow these steps these steps:
Enter your account name and password when prompted, then click the Check button. Your purchase should begin downloading.
This article provides more information about resuming interrupted downloads:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n93015
Once your purchases have downloaded, they will appear in your Purchased playlist as well as your iTunes library. However, you will need to authorize your computer again (1) to play your purchases. To authorize your computer, choose "Authorize Computer..." from the Store menu
- I do not have an account with Audible
- This did not solve the error messages and download problems I have.
- (1) Why would one have to authorize the computer again as it has not been deauthorized?
Does anyone at ITMS knows what is going wrong?
PS: email "support" at http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/download/ did not...

A recent download the CD gets stuck and repeats. I believe that this is a fault in the CD not picked up by Itunes. Downloading again may not sort this out. Who do I contact to tell this to.

Recent download the CD gets stuck and repeats. I believe that this is a fault in the CD not picked up by Itunes. Downloading again may not sort this out. Who do I contact to tell this to....thanks

Was the CD purchased from itunes store or ripped from a CD?
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I purchased movie from itunes store downloaded it onto my itouch works plays is fine --but when I tried to sync or drag the movie onto my windows computer into itunes or sync it with itunes cannot get the + sign only no go. Getting frustrated--I bought this movie actually for my wife and then cannot get it onto her itouch since it will not transfer into itunes for me to get it moved/transferred onto her itouch. Both itouch's are authorized on this computer. I am confused--why buy the video if you cannot work with it on your devices? Please help!

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https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

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I had to uninstall iTunes because when I connected my ipod and was in that file and clicked on music to add songs that file was empty. Once I downloaded iTunes again a box appeared that said The file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes..............so then I unistalled iTunes and downloaded again 4 different times and got the same message each time. I am using a laptop Windows Vista 64 bit system...please help

I don't know how you received an upgrade for iTunes. You make it sound like it was sent to you. At most your computer will tell you of a new version and you tell it to download it and install it. However, a computer will not do this for a version which is incompatible. iTunes 10.7 came out a few weeks ago but your computer would not notify you and even if it did, 10.7 would refuse to install on your computer. So this part isn't making a lot of sense.
Two ways to get the 'newer version' message. One is to open your library on a computer running a newer version, and then try to open it with an older version. Usually happens when the library is on an external and used with multiple computers. The second way is if you have multiple versions of itunes installed on your computer.
The newest (and likely the last) iTunes for OSX 10.5.8 is iTunes 10.6.3 which has been out for quite a while.
iTunes 10.6.3.25 - http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1575

I keep getting error code-3000 error at itunes store try again later?

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Hi luvthesuns,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it sounds like you are getting a few error codes. I would recommend that you read these articles, they may be helpful in troubleshooting your issue.
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Sound quality from iTunes Store downloads

Hi Mac Mavens,
I'm a pretty discerning listener and I'm wondering about the quality of the sound from iTunes Store downloads vis-a-vis a CD. If you play them side by side through a very good sound system would you be able to hear the difference? Any audiophiles out there who have made the comparison? What's your verdict?
Thanks one and all,
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I, for one, can hear the difference between 256 Kbit AAC and uncompressed AIFF over my Imac's tiny speakers. Over a good sound system, the difference is not subtle.
Compressed audio is inferior to the original, and there's very little argument about that. It's my understanding that most people can hear the difference between lossy compression and uncompressed audio.
Upon hearing it, however, some people can live with the difference, while others can't.
There are two very good reasons why you might wish obtain your audio on physical CD's: 1) if you care about the artistic intent of the musician and you want to hear everything they created, that's only available on CD, and 2) you might not wish to be overcharged for an inferior product. The "iTunes Plus" compression throws away about 80% of the information in the original audio, yet the cost is about the same as a physical CD. Why anyone pays $10 for one fifth of the data on a CD, when all the data is available for about the same price, is beyond me.

Please help me to clear my iTunes Store download queue., Please help me to clear my iTunes Store download queue.

Please help me to clear my iTunes Store download queue.

Finally, I got it.
After spending most of Friday night on the issue, I found the following at ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3297
Obviously, some srewed up downloads have been sitting in the download folder and causing a) crashes at start-up (since itunes will try immediately to continue the download after start up) and b) avoiding anything else to be downloaded (seems to be a kind of "first come- first to be downloaded"-arrangement).
I found several "downloads"-folders using Spotlight. Most likely, because I moved the iTunes library to access it from my account as well as from the account of my wife (at the same computer). I deleted all those downloads-folders and ... voila .. suddenly the downloads continued. Funny, that there have been more conflicts in the queue of app 20 files to be downloaded. Means, I could download 5 and the problem came back. I repeated the procedure and could continue with the remaining 15 files.
After all, iTunes' download behaviour is back to normal. Songs, movies, apps, podcasts can be downloaded without any issue.
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Updated all mobile apps from iPhone itself, when I connect iPhone to iTunes it downloading again?

I updated all mobile apps from iPhone itself, when I connect iPhone to iTunes it downloading again? (Earlier it was copying from iPhone to iTunes) now, it’s not happening. Please suggest me I need to change any settings in iTunes or iPhone?
Thanks in Advance,
Suresh Balakrishnan

Hi,
Problem got solved, please find the below mentioned steps to resolve.
Steps to Resolve:
1. launch the iTunes app.
2. Connnect iPhone to the Mac.
3. Click on View menu from header file then select "Show Sidebar".
4. Right click on Device on left side pane then select "Transfer perchased"menu.
After the File copying from iPhone to iTunes.
Thanks and Regards,
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Why do I keep getting unable to purchase from iTunes Store try again later ?

Hi Nanas12,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you continue to see an "unable to purchase" message on the iTunes Store, I recommend the troubleshooting steps in this article:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
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I keep getting unable to gift from ITunes Store try again later what can I do to fix this?

Hi Nanas12,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you continue to see an "unable to purchase" message on the iTunes Store, I recommend the troubleshooting steps in this article:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
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HT1657 I rented a movie from the iTunes Store, downloading to my iPhone 5, but after it downloaded, it's completely disappeared from my iPhone. I've been charged for the rental and when I go to rent it again, it says that I've already rented it

Hi - I rented a movie from iTunes and was charged for the rental. It downloaded to my iPhone 5 over wi-fi as usual, but on completion of the download, it then didn't appear in my movies app on the iphone. I can't find it either on iTunes in my account on my computer. But iTunes seems to think that I've already downloaded it, but I can't find it anywhere or watch it. Help! I've downloaded and watch plenty of movies before - this is a first. I've tried re-renting it, but it tells me that I've already rented it and if I download it again, I'll be charged a second time.
Help - anyone out there had the same problem or better still, have a solution????

I had the same issue with my apple tv 3rd generation. I rented Sinister and selected the "rent and watch now" option. Half way through the movie I accidentally pressed the menu button. When I looked for the rented movie on my apple tv I could not find it. Not even above the movie pannel where "purchased" and "top movies" comes up on the main menu. the apple tv suggests to go to settings>downloads but I don't have that option. I did go to settings> itunes store> check rentals but that didnt work either. It took too long to even check. Thank you because this SOLUTION worked great.
SOLUTION: How to reset apple tv 3 3rd generation to view rented movies:on the apple tv remote: press and hold "menu" to go to the main menu. Select SETTINGS> GENERAL >RESET >RESET ALL SETTINGS. After the apple tv resets, input all your information again and your rented movies should be visible when you cruise above the "movies" section. THANK YOU!!
Apple needs to solve this issue because honestly it took me 3 hours and a half to watch a movie that only lasted 2 BECAUSE I wast trying to solve the issue, reseting and all. blahh.

Stopping and restarting an iTunes store download

While on a business trip, my very expensive Garmin GPS bricked on me. So, I'll have to send it back, and in the meantime, I thought it was a perfect time to get the Navigon app for my iPhone 4. Of course, it's a 1.5GB download, and I'm doing this in a hotel room with a moderate speed of around 1.5Mbps, which a few years ago would have been fast, but today is slow. Well, the download was going to take a few hours (8 to be precise). Halfway through the download, I had to close up my MBP and go to a meeting. Also the office probably had faster speeds, so I thought I could finish it there. Of course, no, you have to start the download from the beginning. Am I doing something wrong, or is this just one of the odd quirks for iTunes store that you have to tolerate?
The end of the story was I sat in my hotel room all day and let it run all night, and got it downloaded. Of course, a week later Navigon pushes out a new update (grrrrrrr) while I was still on the road. By that time I was in a hotel with a much better speed (though not fast), and got it done overnight.
The good news is that I don't need my Garmin any more. My iPhone does it better. Sold the Garmin.

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Purchased TV episodes are being downloaded over and over again whenever I launch iTunes, preventing me from listening to music or watching videos, not to mention filling up my hard drive.
I recently purchased Stargate SG-1 Season 1 and not only did the all 20 episodes download initially but download begins again whenever I launch iTunes 7.5 on my Mac PowerBook G4/1.67 running Mac OS X 10.4.11. I have previously purchased and downloaded other TV show episodes without such behavior.
I have run Mac OS X 10.4 maintenance procedures and reset iTunes preference files without resolution.
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You have to fill out a form before you can proceed past that page. There's a demand to "select a category and subcategory", but the columns for those items are blank. Where the text field is supposed to be, there are instructions to "verify your account information", but I wasn't given any category or subcategory to select.
I assume you've been there recently, and you didn't have this problem?
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