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iTunes keeps "Accessing iTunes Store" for no reason

Hi, lately iTunes has been coming up with the "Accessing iTunes Store" loading bar for no discernable reason to me. I'm not trying to open anything in the store, I don't have any continuing downloads, it is just "accessing". I can still use the store; I just downloaded an album then. But this loading bar is really frustrating as it stops me from using the software for a second or two. It comes up every 5-20 seconds when I use iTunes, so it's very intrusive. Is this maybe a bug within the new iTunes software that I just downloaded?

Any assistance would be gratefully accepted.

HP Pavillion dv6, Windows 7

Posted on Mar 21, 2011 10:23 PM

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Apr 28, 2011 10:39 PM in response to pippy1992

I had the same problem as you. What I did was I deauthorized all computers on my itunes account. After that I reauthorized my computer and BAM!!! no more annoying "accessing itunes store" pop ups every 2 seconds anymore. I hope this helps.


Launch iTunes, select Music Store, and click your Account name in the upper right corner of the iTunes window. When prompted to do so, enter the password for your Apple ID.


At the bottom of the first panel in the Apple Account Information window you’ll see the number of computer authorizations you’ve used.


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When you reach five authorizations a new “Deauthorize All” button appears at the bottom of this pane.


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If you’re sure that you want to deauthorize all your computers, click this button. iTunes will ask you if you’re really sure. Click Deauthorize All Computers and, as requested, your computers will be deauthorized.


after this just reauthorize your computer and the problem should be fixed...

iTunes keeps "Accessing iTunes Store" for no reason

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