http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6283 doesn't list before reformatting and reinstalling Windows under the Why do I need to deauthorize my computer question? Why does it only list before selling or giving it away, sending it in for service, or making any major upgrades but not before reinstalling Windows? This document was last modified on July 2, 2014.
iPad (4th gen) Wi-Fi, iOS 7.1.1
Keith Weisshar wrote:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6283 doesn't list before reformatting and reinstalling Windows under the Why do I need to deauthorize my computer question? Why does it only list before selling or giving it away, sending it in for service, or making any major upgrades but not before reinstalling Windows? This document was last modified on July 2, 2014.
Keith,
Rreformatting and reinstalling Windows is a far less common thing nowadays than it was in the Windows 95/98 days. However, I agree it would be good for Apple to mention it in that doc. You can make the suggestion directly to Apple via the iTunes Feedback page:
This issue can also happen when using Reset your PC or Refresh your PC or reimaging the hard drive from the recovery partition or disc?
Fair point. Same suggestion applies:
Deauthorize iTunes
