iTunes for Windows crashes when opening iTunes Store

Problem: running iTunes 11 on Windows 7 or 8 64-bit, it crashes when you try to open the iTunes Store.

Solution:

Run the following command on an elevated Command Prompt or via the Run shortcut by right-clicking the Windows button:

%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables

This will launch the Environment Variables window.

Under System variables, select the Path variable, then click on the Edit button.

Type the right arrow key to go to the end of the text box, then add the following to the end of the line:

;%HOMEDRIVE%\%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support

The ";" is to separate the previous path from this new one that you are adding.

Click OK.