HT204439: Use iTunes Match on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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daredave

Q: i need to remove an itunes match computer.

i need to remove a pc from itunes match which has a failed harddrive so i can add the new windows 8 pc

iTunes Match, Windows 8, need to remove a pc w/ failed hd

Posted on Sep 17, 2013 6:11 PM

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Q: i need to remove an itunes match computer.

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  • by sterling r,

    sterling r sterling r Sep 20, 2013 6:44 AM in response to daredave
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    Sep 20, 2013 6:44 AM in response to daredave

    Hello DareDave,

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

    The way to remove computers you have authorized with your Apple ID but do not have access to, is to deauthorize all computers.

    To deauthorize all computers associated with your Apple ID

    If you need to authorize your new computer and are unable due to already having five authorized computers, you can deauthorize all computers by doing the following:

    1. Click iTunes Store on the left side of iTunes.
    2. If you're not signed in to the store, click the Account button, then enter your account name and password.
    3. Click the Account button again (your Apple ID appears on the button), enter your password, and then click View Account.
    4. In the Account Information window, click Deauthorize All.

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    Note: You may only use this feature once per year. The Deauthorize All button will not appear if you have fewer than two authorized computers. If you need assistance on using this feature, please contact iTunes Store support via email (http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/).

    From: iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization

              http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420

     

    On the other hand, since you can have up to 5 computers authorized, you may not even need to do this.

     

    Cheers,

    Sterling