How do I authorize my new computer with Windows 8?

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How do I authorize my new computer with Windows 8?

I recently recieved a new computer (A notebook PC) with windows 8 and I decided that I would like for it to have all of my purchases from Itunes on it. I promptly downloaded the app, signed in, and attempted to download my music from my account. Then a message appeared stating that only authorized computers could download previous purchases from my account. I went to the website in search of a way to authorize this new computer, but to no avail. I was wondering if anyone could help me authorize my computer so that I can finally listen to my music. Any help would be very appreciated. Thanks!

Windows 8

Posted on Dec 25, 2013 2:55 PM

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b noir

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Jan 8, 2014 12:25 PM in response to mercenary705

There's a couple of ways to get through to the authorisation controls in the 11.0.x versions.

The control is still in the Store menu, but first (if you're using iTunes versions 11.0.x) you might need to bring up the menu bar to see the Store menu.

If you're using 11.0.x, click on the wee boxy icon up in the top-left corner of your iTunes to see the "Show Menu Bar" control, as per the following screenshot:

Then you'll find the control in the Store menu:

Alternatively, if you don't want to bring up the menu bar, it's still possible to get into the authorise controls via nested menus accessible from the wee boxy icon. Here's a screenshot of where to find them: