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Q: how can I authorise my new computer for iTunes?

I have a new I book.  I keep getting told I have to authorise the new computer before I can download items previously purchased from the iTunes store, but I can't find the prompt to do that

Posted on Oct 16, 2014 1:57 AM

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Q: how can I authorise my new computer for iTunes?

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Oct 17, 2014 11:04 AM in response to hilthornburrow
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    Oct 17, 2014 11:04 AM in response to hilthornburrow

    Hello hilthornburrow,

     

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    To authorize your computer for iTunes purchases please follow the directions below.

     

    How do I authorize a computer?

    1. Open iTunes on the computer you want to authorize.
    2. Choose Store > Authorize This Computer from the menu bar.
      You might need to show the menu bar to see this option in Windows. In earlier versions of iTunes, you can access this option from the Advanced menu.

      Select Authorize This Computer

    3. Enter your Apple ID and click Authorize.
      If your Apple ID uses an expired MobileMe account, you can still use it to authorize your computer.

    If iTunes asks you to authorize your computer again, it won't use a new authorization. iTunes uses the same authorization for the same computer. 

     

    Authorize your computer using iTunes

     

    Take care,

    Alex H.