Q: I have removed 3 of the 5 devices and it still tells me I cant athorize my new laptop Grrrrrr
I have removed 3 of the 5 PC's I have authorized on ITunes yet I still get the message that I have 5 devices authorized and wont allow me to down load my apps.
I have an IPad and iPhone have but I tried a Mac book pro with 5k screen, I took it back because of OS is a major pain. I don't care for windows 10 much but its better than IOS. Regardless it is frustrating dealing with this message and I am not buying any more room.
Windows 10, HP Spectre
Posted on Jun 22, 2016 9:45 PM
The easiest way out would be to reauthorize all computers at once, then authorize again only the Onnes you are currently using. See this help page:
Authorize your computer in iTunes - Apple Support
If you run out of authorizations
If one of your 5 authorizations is on a computer you don't use much anymore, deauthorize it. If you've sold or given away a computer that used one of your 5 authorizations, you'll need to deauthorize all of your computers and then re-authorize each one that you still use.
See: Deauthorize your computer using iTunes - Apple Support
Deauthorize all computers
If you need to deauthorize your computer but you can't access it, you need to deauthorize all computers. This option is available after you authorize 2 computers using your Apple ID. You can deauthorize all computers once per year.
You should deauthorize all computers if:
- Your computer doesn't work anymore.
- You sold or gave away a computer and didn't deauthorize it first.
To deauthorize all computers:Click to open iTunes and sign in to your Account Information page, or use these steps:
- Open iTunes.
- If you’re not signed in, sign in with your Apple ID.
- From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > View My Account.
If you’re using Windows and can’t see the menu bar, learn how to turn it on.- Enter your password, then press the Return or Enter key on your keyboard, or click View Account.
On the Account Information page:
Scroll to the Apple ID Summary section. To the right of Computer Authorizations, click Deauthorize All.
Posted on Jun 22, 2016 10:24 PM
