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"This Computer is Already Authorized" error on Itunes

So starting yesterday, I was unable to play any of the songs I had ever purchased on iTunes?

Every time I try to play a song, I get this message that says, "This computer is not authorized" to play the song. But...my computer is the only one on my account that is authorized to play anything.

When I select the option to authorize the computer, I get another message saying, "This computer is already authorized."

I tried deauthorizing the computer and reauthorizing it, signing in and out of iTunes. It seems like neither of these options fix the problem.

Macbook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Dec 2, 2008 7:10 AM

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Dec 3, 2008 5:38 AM in response to bionicfemme@mac.com

I had this problem after having to reinstall the OS (Archive and Install). None of the solutions provided on the many threads regarding this problem were any help, until I simply downloaded iTunes and reinstalled. This appears to be working so far. Just thought I'd throw that out there, since I haven't seen it mentioned.
Good luck!

Dec 31, 2008 6:26 AM in response to Benjamin Richards

I was having the same problem after Archive and Install. That is Authorize would not allow me to play iTune store purchased music. When trying to play purchased music it would ask for authorization, and then a message stating Computer already Authorized. I did the download and install of iTunes, and now iTunes is working correctly. Thanks for the post.

Jan 4, 2009 5:31 PM in response to SJNorton

I also have the same problem, though I had done an archive and reinstall I believe it worked afterwards. I tried all the fixes, none worked. Actually when I went to delete the sc info folder, it didn't have anything in it. After I deleted it, turned off the computer turned it on the sc info folder did not reappear. I also tried deauthorizing and authorizing again, nothing. I've emailed itunes support but it looks like I will also be reinstalling itunes!

"This Computer is Already Authorized" error on Itunes

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