authorize new computer for iTunes
Only one computer is authorized to play content purchased with my Apple ID. That computer crashed so I am unable to deauthorize that computer. How do I authorize my new computer for iTunes?
Thanks,
Ron
Windows 8
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Only one computer is authorized to play content purchased with my Apple ID. That computer crashed so I am unable to deauthorize that computer. How do I authorize my new computer for iTunes?
Thanks,
Ron
Windows 8
About De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.
Also, see iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Thanks so much Kappy! I am unable to 'de-authorize all' as iTunes does not offer this function for less than 2 authorized computers. I will contact iTunes.
Thanks again!
Then just authorize the computer you are using. You don't have to deauthorize the other computer in order to authorize another unless you've already authorized your limit of 5.
I seen your answer and I am having the same type of issue however after I deauthorized all 5 computers I try to authorize and it keeps giving me a message that Itunes cannot authorize it due to a problem, it a lot says to try again in a few mins. Ive tried over 3 times already yet it still wont work for me. Would you have an idea on what I can do?
authorize new computer for iTunes