We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The network connection could not be established.

i had peerblock running...i realized that any program, in my case peerblock, that is blocking http connections and/or certain firewall restrictions may prevent the istore from working. after disabling peerblock it worked just fine.hope this helps!

Despite this article being out of date (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3288), disabling the iTunes store in Parental Control preferences then re-enabling the store worked for me.

Well just FYI, but I feel like an idiot. For some reason I had NetLimiter set to limit itunes to 5KB/s, so I bet it was the lack of bandwidth causing the problem for me. Once I turned off that limit, it worked fine. 😊

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3288 This works for me

Okay, this might help us all...I just did a repair of the main PC iTunes app, then went into the apple devices I use and turned off the match feature, restarted everything and it's working like a charm!! Across all devices, iTunes and app store is working the way it should. 🙂

Sovithyea wrote:

I had the same problem these few days, but today I have found the solution. Just follow these steps because it works for me. I am not sure if it's going to work for you, but you should try:

1. Open iTunes.
2. On Mac OS X: From the iTunes menu, choose Preferences.
3. On Windows PC: From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.
4. Click the Parental Controls tab.
5. Place a checkmark next to the option to disable the iTunes Store, and next to the option to Allow access to iTunes U
6. Click OK.
7. Open iTunes preferences again.
8. Choose the Parental Controls tab.
9. Remove the checkmark next to the option to disable the iTunes Store.
10. Click OK.
11. Test the issue.

If resolved, it is possible the issue may return in the future. Look for updates to this article or apply future iTunes software updates for a permanent resolution.

Good luck,

These steps worked for me. I believe the key is disabling access to iTunes U as well.

After re-enabling access, I signed into the iTunes store. After that everything worked fine.

Thanks Sovithyea!

This worked for me:

Despite this article being out of date (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3288), disabling the iTunes store in Parental Control preferences then re-enabling the store worked for me.

I had the same problem. Here is what worked for me: log in with a different account and switch back.

I have several Apple accounts and use my old gmail-address for all the iTunes purchases. Tried to log in with no success.

Then I tried my icloud-account and was able to log in instantly. Logged out and tried the old gmail-account and logged in successfully.

Juchuu (like the Germans would say)!!!

Make sure your computer is authorized! This will also happen if you changed your apple ID password but have not signed on to ITunes since you changed your password. Click on Store on your Itunes menu tab and select autohorize this computer, enter your password and try again. It will say your computer is already authorized, but that was not the issue if it was a password change.

The Parental toggle worked for me, thanks!

Check your firewall and anti-virus software. An update or something created a second entry which was blocked - unticked all fine!!! Also stuffed up my apple TV.

I found this problem on my PC this moring in Thailand.
In my iphone and ipad all OK.

And now I fixed it by toggle parent control 2 or 3 times.

You need to log onto your itunes account. I did and it worked for me.

Or just signout and sign back in.

Check if the time of your computer is right the update your internet time setting, That will solve the problem...