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Error 5002 trying to use iTunes Plus

Want to upgrade all my music to iTunes Plus. Cannot access iTunes Plus; error 5002. Have tried upgrading iTunes to 10.6.3.25 and it has not helped. Have Googled this error 5002 and it seems to have lived since time immemorium with no resolution. Help?


Erin


PS - Dear Apple: I have a LOT of music that I want to upgrade, so you're missing out on a hefty sale !!! <3, Erin

iTunes 10-OTHER, Windows 7

Posted on Jun 15, 2012 7:21 AM

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Jul 8, 2012 6:59 PM in response to Johnny E

I sent an email plea earlier today and got a case number back via email. If this gets resolved, I will share the resolution here.


This is the kind of thing that drives people to seek alternatives. Here I am, willing to PAY to do the right thing, and I can't get no satisfaction. Hoping Apple resolves this issue, because I really want to do the right thing!

Jul 9, 2012 5:21 AM in response to Johnny E

So far, another canned response - I think this means even Apple does not know what the problem is!


This is what they have to say, so far:

I understand that you are receiving error 5002 when attempting to upgrade your music to iTunes Plus. I know how eager you are to have this issue resolved. I will provide you with the information regarding your concern.


Erin, Apple is currently working toward a resolution for the issue you have reported. You will receive an email after the matter has been investigated and further information is available.


Thank you for your patience. Apple wants your iTunes experience to be as enjoyable as possible.


Have a nice day!


Stay tuned, will post as I receive.


Erin

Sep 7, 2012 9:23 AM in response to ErinIsAnnoyed

Make sure iTunes is closed and go into your iTunes folder and delete the following files:


iTunes Library Extras.itdb

iTunes Library Genius.itdb


You may even have an additional "Extras" file with a time/date stamp on it and delete that as well.


Of course, please do this at your own risk of losing any preferences that these files may contain. I don't know exactly what these files do, but I've done this fix for a number of iTunes related issues and it works almost every time.


Hope this helps!


_Marc

Oct 16, 2012 5:24 PM in response to M1 Studio

Hi, I'm trying to use the link provided in the iTunes Plus FAQ and I keep getting the message that the iTunes Store may be busy and I should test my connection. Well, my connection is perfectly fine, and I can shop around the Store on my own while inside iTunes. I've tried having iTunes already open, and having it closed and re-launched through the link. Neither works. Will your solution fix this issue as well? I never upgraded my music, and I'd like to, but the Quick Links link in the iTunes Store is not there.

Error 5002 trying to use iTunes Plus

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