I transferred my iTunes library to a new laptop.

Approx 100 songs will not play now, stating that it's not authorized on this device OR not available in my region. How do I correct this?

Thank you

Posted on Jul 20, 2023 12:45 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jul 21, 2023 12:54 PM

Hi Sixwuz9,


It sounds like you're having an issue playing content from Apple Music and your iTunes Library on a new computer. If so, for help with checking your iTunes authorizations test the steps below found in the article here: Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support


"How to authorize or deauthorize your PC

  1. Open iTunes. At the top of the iTunes window, choose Account and make sure that you're signed in with your Apple ID.
  2. Choose Account > Authorizations, then choose Authorize This Computer or Deauthorize This Computer.

iTunes showing the Account menu, Authorizations, and Authorize This Computer. 3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. Forgot your Apple ID?

4. Click Authorize or Deauthorize."


If the issue remains the article here can also assist: If iTunes for Windows prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play purchases


Regarding Apple Music as content can vary based on your country or region, check your Apple ID details for your region with the help of the steps here: Change your Apple ID country or region


Cheers.

Similar questions

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 21, 2023 12:54 PM in response to Sixwuz9

Hi Sixwuz9,


It sounds like you're having an issue playing content from Apple Music and your iTunes Library on a new computer. If so, for help with checking your iTunes authorizations test the steps below found in the article here: Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support


"How to authorize or deauthorize your PC

  1. Open iTunes. At the top of the iTunes window, choose Account and make sure that you're signed in with your Apple ID.
  2. Choose Account > Authorizations, then choose Authorize This Computer or Deauthorize This Computer.

iTunes showing the Account menu, Authorizations, and Authorize This Computer. 3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. Forgot your Apple ID?

4. Click Authorize or Deauthorize."


If the issue remains the article here can also assist: If iTunes for Windows prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play purchases


Regarding Apple Music as content can vary based on your country or region, check your Apple ID details for your region with the help of the steps here: Change your Apple ID country or region


Cheers.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

I transferred my iTunes library to a new laptop.

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.