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Why would my (only) computer, which downloaded the content, be told "this computer is not authorized to play"?


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Feb 22, 2022 10:07 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2022 2:17 AM

To play downloaded video content from the iTunes Store or TV app Channels (or music or books through Apple), computers have the be “authorized”. Users can do this themselves for up to 5 computers per account. Easy as menu Account﹥Authorizations﹥Authorize This Computer.


Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support

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Feb 23, 2022 2:17 AM in response to curious-frustrated

To play downloaded video content from the iTunes Store or TV app Channels (or music or books through Apple), computers have the be “authorized”. Users can do this themselves for up to 5 computers per account. Easy as menu Account﹥Authorizations﹥Authorize This Computer.


Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support

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