Error 3259-Learn to Fix Error 3259 in Windows

Error 3259 appears when you are purchasing music from iTune store and you are unable to establish good connection which results in failed download. In this article you would learn to fix this error in Windows.

Solution

• Check Internet Connection
• Turn Off Firewall
• Update Itunes
• Exclude iTunes from DEP
• Repair registry settings related to iTunes
• Run Disk Cleanup

Compatible with Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP

Check Internet Connection:

Instability in your broadband connection won’t allow you connecting iTunes store. Try browsing other websites and if there is problem, you should test the speed of Internet and discuss with service provider.

Turn Off Firewall

Conflict between Windows Firewall and iTunes can result in error 3259. Simply turn off Firewall by applying steps given below.

• Click on Start | Select Control Panel | System and Security
• Now click on Windows Firewall
• Click on Turn Off Windows Firewall
• Disable Firewall protection completely
• Click on Apply | OK | Close the Window

Update iTunes

Error 3259 can be due to presence of outdated version of iTunes software. Outdated iTunes may not support your platform. Update iTunes to solve the problem. Below are instructions to update iTunes.

• Click on Start | Go To Control Panel
• Click on Programs | Select uninstall a program
• From list of installed programs, click on uninstall
• Follow on screen wizard.
• Reset your machine.
• Download updated version of iTunes.
• Click on Setup file to start installation.

Exclude iTunes DEP

Conflict between iTunes and DEP (Data Execution Prevention) can result in error 3259 in Windows. Exclude iTunes from DEP to solve the problem.

• Right click on My Computer to select Properties.
• Select Advanced System Settings | Click on Advanced tab
• Now select settings under performance tab | Select DEP (Data Execution Prevention)
• Select “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select” | Add
• Select iTunes executable file | OK | Click on OK again

Repair Registry Settings related to Itunes

iTunes settings stored in registry can be corrupted or outdated. Scan registry for errors and repair, if needed. You can repair registry by applying steps given below.

• Download and install some reliable registry repair tool.
• Scan full system for registry errors.
• Fix those errors.

Run Disk Cleanup

Presence of junk in your system can cause error 3259 in your system. Run disk cleanup to remove the junk.

• Click on Start | All Programs
• Accessories | Select system tools
• Click on Disk Cleanup
• Select disk volume | OK
• Follow on screen instructions.
• Repeat above procedure to all disk volumes.