Q: iTunes Store error (-3212)??

Alerts with codes in the 3000 range generally mean that iTunes cannot contact the gs.apple.com server on ports 80 or 443. This may be because out-of-date or incorrectly configured security or firewall software is interfering, or due to your Internet proxy settings. If you are using a proxy, try removing the proxy settings, or using a known-good network. If that does not resolve the issue, follow iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.

Hey Love.Cupcake, I am having the exact same problem as you. I have tried everything you have tried! Nothing is working! How dis you get yours back working? I'm desperate! Thanks

Had the same exact error with Norton 360 installed.  Could not uninstall Norton 360 by add/remove programs so I downloaded the Norton removal tool.  Get it here:

https://www-secure.symantec.com/norton-support/jsp/help-solutions.jsp?docid=kb20 071130124653EN_EndUserProfile_en_us&product=home&pvid=f-home&version=1&lg=englis h&ct=us

After rebooting, Itunes worked perfectly. 

For those having problems and they have AV/firewall installed.  Try removing it completely and reinstall.  wiclee's post above is also very helpful.

I did all the works as you did, even more... Finally  I deleted my current anti-virus soft wear then installed Norton Internet Security, it's working well. Spent a little money to save my precious time!!

I experienced this error after installing PeerBlock. Closing PeerBlock while I was running iTunes fixed the error.

I agree 100% w prudog9 - it was PeerBlock causing the problems.

I think you can also get rid of the errors by 'allow HTTP' in the PeerBlock window.

I also agree with prudog9. I have peerblock installed on windows 8 and I had this error and -50 error. I allowed http and itunes worked again. What is up with that though? If you are able to browse the web with http blocked, then you should be able to have itunes working with http block.

Disabling peerblock worked perfectly for me

If using Norton 360 go to settings / program rules tab - change itunes from auto to allow , this will work

hope it helps

If you  using Norton 360 Antivirus application

Open Norton 360 > Go to Settings > Firewall > Program Rules > Scroll to iTunes

If it set to  Allow  change it to  BLOCK , click Apply  and then GO BACK and change to  ALLOW again and click the Apply Button.

You don't need to uninstall and re-install  iTunes

Simple as  1 2 3

Thank you Nyboy_x5!  This worked perfectly for me and was such an easy fix!  Thanks for taking the time.

Thank you NyBoy_X5 I just updated itunes and it started doing this. You're fix was simple and it worked!

Hey I don't have norton, I have webroot so I was wondering if you knew how to fix the problem through there. Thanks.

You are a GENIUS!

I updated iTunes today and got the 3212 error/cannot access iTunes store. WTH?  Anyway, thank you for sharing the info! Worked perfectly!