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Q: I am using the same computer i used to make all my music downloads and when i try to re-download a song or album it already says "downloaded". i need to re-download because the backup was lost. my computer is still authorized on my account.

I am using the same computer i used to make all my music downloads and when i try to re-download a song or album it already says "downloaded". i need to re-download because the backup was lost. my computer is still authorized on my account.

iTunes, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 8:39 AM

by King_Penguin,Solvedanswer
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If you still have the 'pointers' to them in the Music part of your iTunes library (i.e. where you would click on them to play them) then iTunes will assume that you still have them and will show them as downloaded in the Purchased link under Quick Links on the iTunes store home page - if you try deleting one of them then it should get the cloud symbol for re-downloading, and you can do the same for the others.

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 9:09 AM

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  • by King_Penguin,Solvedanswer

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Feb 11, 2013 9:09 AM in response to mathematics28
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    Feb 11, 2013 9:09 AM in response to mathematics28

    If you still have the 'pointers' to them in the Music part of your iTunes library (i.e. where you would click on them to play them) then iTunes will assume that you still have them and will show them as downloaded in the Purchased link under Quick Links on the iTunes store home page - if you try deleting one of them then it should get the cloud symbol for re-downloading, and you can do the same for the others.

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    mathematics28 mathematics28 Feb 11, 2013 10:01 AM in response to King_Penguin
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    Feb 11, 2013 10:01 AM in response to King_Penguin

    Perfect! worked like a charm. You're a life saver. thank you so much!