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Lately, every time I purchase something, certain songs will not play. I keep getting messages that I need to authorize my computer, which I do, yet, and it still doesn't work. Why?

I've been using iTunes for years. Lately, every time I download something, it only allows certain songs to download. Other songs however, it says I need to authorize my computer. I've done this, several times now, yet the certain songs I've clearly purchased still will not play. I keep re-authorizing my computer, yet it still doesn't work and I can't play these particular songs. Why?


Posted on Jun 7, 2020 3:18 PM

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Posted on Jun 7, 2020 5:47 PM

Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for recent store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. Delete the tracks that won't play from your library without hiding from your purchase history. Redownload using the cloud links that should remain, or close iTunes and reopen if they don't show up straight away. While downloading click the activity widget and turn off the option that allows for simultaneous downloads.


If that hasn't helped see If iTunes prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support.


tt2

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Jun 7, 2020 5:47 PM in response to Muircat56

Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for recent store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. Delete the tracks that won't play from your library without hiding from your purchase history. Redownload using the cloud links that should remain, or close iTunes and reopen if they don't show up straight away. While downloading click the activity widget and turn off the option that allows for simultaneous downloads.


If that hasn't helped see If iTunes prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support.


tt2

Lately, every time I purchase something, certain songs will not play. I keep getting messages that I need to authorize my computer, which I do, yet, and it still doesn't work. Why?

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