I just installed the upgrade via Software Update and since... whenever I start iTunes it immediately gives a pop-up window stating 'Accessing iTunes Store' and is seemingly stuck. If I hit cancelled, the 'Canceling' message just gets stuck. On top of all this, I am unable to use iTunes and play any of my media as these stuck messages completely renders iTunes dead. What can I do?
I am having a similar issue after upgrading to 10.2.0.34 tonight. I can browse and download, but the "Accessing iTunes Store.." message keeps popping up every few seconds. I have good network connectivity and ran the iTunes diagnostic as well. Is this a bug in the new version, or is the iTunes store having connectivity problems?
Thank you onestepaway. I've been trying to sort this problem for three days now, and was about to choke-slam my laptop until I saw your post. Totally fixed my problem, although it now says I have authorised 2 computers out of my 5 authorisations limit. Should have deauthorised first, I suppose, but I doubt it'll matter. Thanks again.
Same problem, every time I type a letter in the search box, the "Accessing Itunes" bar comes up for a minute. Authorizing the computer fixed it, however, it used up another one of my computer authorizations, and you only get 5... so Apple, can you please fix this? And give me my authorization back?
Re-authorizing my computer worked for me as well, but now I only have one authorization left and am about to get a new computer. Won't that take two just to get itunes up and running? Apple, we need you to step in here!
I had this problem. Opened iTunes and clicked on Store on top left of screen. From the drop down clicked Authorise this computer and followed instructions. Worked for me and not a problem since. Try it out and good luck.
I had this problem. Opened iTunes and clicked on Store on top left of screen. From the drop down clicked Authorise this computer and followed instructions. Worked for me and not a problem since. Try it out and good luck.