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Q: Macbook iTunes saying "This computer is already associated with an Apple ID."

I changed my apple id password and I had to sign in to everything again. Which I dont mind but now my computer is saying this "This computer is already associated with an Apple ID." I didn't use another account I just changed my password. Now I think that because I changed my password; the computer thinks its another account. So now theres music I bought on my iPhone and show up in my iTunes with the cloud in the bottom right corner of the the cover art  but I'm not able to download music

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Dec 31, 2014 3:27 PM

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  • by Nubz N.,

    Nubz N. Nubz N. Jan 2, 2015 7:24 AM in response to MiniRolo
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    Jan 2, 2015 7:24 AM in response to MiniRolo

    Hello MiniRolo,

     

    If your computer is saying it is already assoctiated with an Apple ID, please check the list of associated devices.

     

    Manage your associated devices in iTunes - Apple Support

    See your associated devices

    You can see the devices associated with your Apple ID in iTunes on your Mac or PC:

    1. Click to open your account in iTunes, or use these steps:
      1. Open iTunes, choose Store > Sign In, then enter your Apple ID and password.
      2. Choose Store > View Account.
    2. Click Manage Devices in the iTunes in the Cloud section. If you haven't associated any devices with your Apple ID, you won't see the Manage Devices section.

     

    Next to each device, you can see when it associated with your Apple ID. You can also track how many days remain before you can associate your device with a different Apple ID.

    That is where you can remove an associated device to change it.

     

    Take care,

    Nubz

  • by MiniRolo,

    MiniRolo MiniRolo Jan 2, 2015 8:37 PM in response to Nubz N.
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    Jan 2, 2015 8:37 PM in response to Nubz N.

    I did what you said and when I went to the manage devices in the cloud. I saw three devices but they all have my apple id! I removed all three of my devices and I still get the same message.

  • by Nubz N.,Helpful

    Nubz N. Nubz N. Jan 3, 2015 7:53 AM in response to MiniRolo
    Community Hosts
    Jan 3, 2015 7:53 AM in response to MiniRolo

    Hi MiniRolo,

     

    Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue or question you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action

     

    Best,

    Nubz