iTunes says song is not authorized. Purchased under a now defunct Apple ID/email

iTunes says my song is not authorized. It told me to change my password, which I did. Then it gave me the same message again. I reauthorized the computer, which didn't help. I no longer have the Apple ID it was purchased under. So, that may be the problem. How can I resolve this? I have several Protected AAC files and I need to know how to access them.

Posted on Apr 10, 2023 8:03 AM

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Apr 10, 2023 8:11 AM in response to kvhpkh

Media purchases are permanently tied to the ID used to purchase them. The only resolution is to purchase them again with the new ID you are using, or to try to regain use of the old one.

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