"The information on this page is outdated." Error 5002

I'm trying an experiment, will need to wait for the next set of app updates to see if it works:

First, quit from iTunes. Then, in a Terminal window, type:

mv ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.iTunes/ ~/Desktop/

Then start up iTunes again.

This just moves the iTunes cache file out of the way to force iTunes to rebuild its cache. The old cache file(s) are then visible on your desktop, in case you need to recover it again later, or you decide to drop it into the trash to delete it.

Like I said, I don't know if this works or not yet, will watch and see. Also, don't hold me liable for following this advice, you are responsible for the result.

My workaround attempt did not work. 😟 Anyway, hopefully it prompts an idea on similar approaches from others?

Just want to add a "me too" to this topic to keep it in peoples minds. It is really annoying and has been around long enough that they should have fixed it in iTunes 10.

I want to keep this topic alive too. I've been experiencing it for months and have attempted many remedies. None have worked.

I don't know the answer, but I can add to the number of people having this problem: Me too.

I would have expected Apple to fix something like this by now. Disappointing.

Keeping thread alive.

I'm always getting this (but without the Error 5002 bit)

Getting pretty SICK of this crap message!

Same thing, tried the fixes that I've seen posted, nothing has worked. At least now with 10 not getting the 5002 error, which means you're only one click away from getting the downloads, but it's very annoying.

+1. At least it now works after clicking on OK and selecting the download button. Really anxious for a fix to this annoying issue!

Well, this doesn't let Apple off the hook. There's still a bug BUT I've had success now with checking the "remember password in keychain" checkbox when iTunes asks for my password before downloading updates. I don't really WANT to do this as that means anyone sitting in front of my iTunes can download media($) into my account ... BUT this seems to prevent the "outdated" error from appearing and wasting my time.

Is everyone else here NOT storing their password? If so maybe this will help. If not then maybe I just got lucky...or the problem will re-appear soon...

No, I'm not sure that fixes it, I have the remember password setting turned on also. The remember password setting works indefinitely until the next terms & conditions update. I get the "out of date" error still, and no password prompt.

I cant buy nothing from my iTunes thanks to this error 5002

When will Apple finally fix this? I have been dealing with this issue for months and finally took the time to look up the error message. It at least feels better that I am not alone.

I have an iMac, my husband has a PC. I am having the problem, but he is not. We both have the most up to date versions of itunes. We both update our apps practically on a daily basis.

I wish Apple would respond...

Thanks!