Remove music that is unauthorized

is there a way to remove music that I don't have authorization to anymore? The short story is I had music in my library that a friend provided me log in info to so I had access. we lost touch and I had to get a new computer and reinstall iTunes. I now have a lot of songs that I can't play and don't want to go through them one by one and deleting if there is an easier way.

Kay's suggestions is probably the closest you'll get, on a windows PC.
For Macs, there is a script to run that will show the "Purchased By" info. Sadly, there isn't anything like that for Windows. You can narrow it down with the "Kind = protected" playlist and go through the songs. Right-click > Get Info on the top song. The Summary tab will show Purchased By. Just keep hitting the Next button to go through the list and delete the ones you didn't buy.

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Then the latter part of my first reply which is repeated here:
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ITunes Match removes content that you paid for

iTunes Match will DESTROY playlists, your library and will in fact remove content from your library; this content can mean items that you burned into iTunes AND items that you purchased from iTunes (and have receipts for)
Here is an except from their terms and conditions:
iTunes Match is provided on an “AS IS” basis and may contain errors or inaccuracies that could cause failures, corruption or loss of data and/or information, including music, playlist, and play history, from your computer or device and from peripherals (including, without limitation, servers and other computers) connected thereto. You should back up all data and information on your computer or device and any peripherals prior to using iTunes Match. You expressly acknowledge and agree that all use of iTunes Match is at your sole risk. To the extent permitted by law, Apple shall have no liability with respect to your use of iTunes Match, including the inability to access matched or uploaded content.
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So the question is why doesn't Apple see fit to at least restore the music that was legitimately purchased from the iTunes Music store that it's iTunes Match system has removed? "At your own risk" should at least mean that the iTunes Reps are honest and knowledgeable concerning the issue. "As is" is one thing, and "Good Faith" is another! If you can't answer this question, please bring back the customer service we had when Steve Jobs was alive. (I've been with you guys since 1988!!!!)

Tim Ballard1 wrote:
So the question is why doesn't Apple see fit to at least restore the music that was legitimately purchased from the iTunes Music store that it's iTunes Match system has removed?
Oh goodness, I thought if I shared my situation that someone, even a Apple rep might say, "Hey I have a solution for you!"
The poster answered your question. Apple does not participate in the forum, and as users we wouldn't know why Apple does what it does. And, it is a violation of the TOS of the forum to speculate about Apple policy.
In response to the second post, you are not going to get an Apple rep here, since they do not participate in the forum. Unfortunately, no one here would be able to help you with your problem, since we are users, and do not have access to the iTunes Match system. You will have to deal with them on the situation. And yes, I did read that you have been dealing with them for 4 years, but again, that is not anything we can change. Good luck.

I just got new ipad mini....I want to delete all of the music that was synced from my itunes account. I have went through and deleted some songs one by one but some have a cloud icon with a red arrow on them.....is there a simple way just to delete them?

I just got new ipad mini....I want to delete all of the music that was synced from my itunes account. I have went through and deleted some songs one by one but some have a cloud icon with a red arrow on them.....is there a simple way just to delete them?

Yes there is. Those songs are not actually on your iPad. They are in iCloud ready for download if you choose to do so. If you want to remove them go to Settings>iTunes & App Store>Show All>Music>Off. You can also do this in Settings>Music>Show All Music>Off.

ITunes is not recognizing my new computer and not allowing me to download my music that I already purchased even though it recognizes my registered iPod.

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- You do have iTunes version 11 on the computer, right. Saying the latest is not sufficient.
- Have you tried everthing here:
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- You should
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
Your library/media will not be affected.
- Does the iPod charge?

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