Itunes Error Session Timed Out

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up iTunes. How can there be a "timeout" when I just started the program?! Fortunately, there's a reasonably easy fix, one involving, believe it or not, the system clock. Here's what to do (in Vista--the steps should be similar in XP): 1. In the System Tray, right-click the time and choose Adjust Date/Time. 2. Click the Internet Time tab, then the Change Settings button. 3. iTunes is balking because your your session has timed out try again app store system clock is out of sync. Therefore, you need to synchronize it with an Internet time server. Alas, time.windows.com almost always produces an error, so click the Server pull-down and choose one of the other options. (I've had good luck with time-b.nist.gov.) 4. Click Update now and wait a few seconds. You should see a message confirming the clock synchronization. If not, try again, or select a different server and then try. 5. Click OK to exit, then head to iTunes and try your purchase/code redemption again. This time, it should work! So, think this is another case of Apple messing with Windows users? Somehow I don't think this problem exists on Macs. Hmmm. Related: Graphics and Design Software PCs Apple You Might Like recommended for you Problem Solvers: Banish Errors, Save Form Data, and More Read more » Subscribe to the Best of PCWorld Newsletter Comments Sign In Email "Fix the iTunes 'Session Timeout'..." To: Use commas to separate multiple email addresses From reCAPTCHA Privacy Policy Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. How-To Videos I forgot my Windows 10 password! View more PCWorld videos »