iTunes repeatedly asks for authorization

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iTunes repeatedly asks for authorization

When I try to play many (but not all) of the songs in my library, iTunes asks me for authorization. It won't play the song after I enter my apple ID and password. This process is repeated each time I attempt to play the song. The song plays just fine if I use the file browser to locate the file and right click and select play. I've tried all the solutions I could find related to this issue on the web, including a complete removal and re-installation. Anybody have any ideas on how to get this resolved?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Jul 8, 2019 3:35 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 13, 2019 12:38 PM in response to turingtest2

Thanks to all who replied. Removing and reacquiring the songs did fix my problem.

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Answer 2

raina_b22

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Jul 9, 2019 2:48 PM in response to Freon_Aideron

Hello Freon_Aideron,

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!

I see from your post that iTunes on your PC keeps asking you for authorization each time you play some songs from your library.

Take a look at this article called If iTunes prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play iTunes Store purchases and try all of the steps recommended.

I hope this information helps you.

Cheers!

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turingtest2

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Jul 9, 2019 4:57 PM in response to Freon_Aideron

Typically this indicates an incomplete or corrupt download of a purchased item. Delete from the library without hiding from your purchase history then redownload. While downloading click the activity icon and turn off the feature for simultaneous downloads.

tt2

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turingtest2

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Jul 13, 2019 12:50 PM in response to Freon_Aideron

You're welcome. 🙂

tt2

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