5 computer limit for iTunes.

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5 computer limit for iTunes.

Hi,

I've been living in Viet Nam for 15 years and in the last 12 months have had my pc die of old age, a pc at work burn out and require new motherboard or something! And then same repaired computer stolen.

Everytime i re download iTunes i'm using up my 5 computer limit, if I install it on my latest work computer it will be number 4. which only leaves me one left for when I return to live in Australia. I've sent a support email to itunes support and recieved a reply accepting that they have my question, but 2 weeks later no response. Does anyone know how to reset my 5 computer limit?

Cheers

iPhone 4, iOS 6

Posted on Dec 11, 2012 12:09 AM

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turingtest2

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Dec 11, 2012 12:14 AM in response to Jimmy in Nam

See iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization.

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Jimmy in Nam Author

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Dec 11, 2012 4:11 AM in response to turingtest2

Thanks turingtest2,

Problem solved in about 3 minutes.

Just for future reference, would it be possible to do this from an iPhone? ( lots of thievery going on here )

Or could I just log in on someone elses itunes and deauthorize that way?

I'm worried about someone making a heap of purchases using my stolen computer.

Cheers.

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turingtest2

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Dec 11, 2012 4:48 AM in response to Jimmy in Nam

To issue the deathorise all command you need to sign to your account from iTunes running on a computer. You also can't use the feature again for a year, though I gather that sometimes the store support staff can reissue it earlier in exceptional circumstances. I would suggest you don't leave your password saved on any of your devices. That way if a device is stolen they might have access to the current content (though in practice they probably wipe for a quick sale) but they won't be able to make new purchases on your line of credit.

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