1/3 songs say not authorized but it IS authorized?

Songs from long ago & more current, random songs will not let me play, burn CDs, or load into iPods. Seems to have started when I got newer PC last 2 times.

Delete and redownload or reimport them if doing so is free.
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    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    Try deleting the problematic file (electing to remove original file if/when prompted) and then re-downloading the file from the iTunes store.
    You can re-download content purchased from the iTunes store (availability varies depending on location) using the purchased option from the Quick Links section in the top right corner of the iTunes homepage in your iTunes application on your computer.
    You can re-download content purchased from the iTunes store (availability varies depending on location) using the purchased option at the bottom of the screen of the iTunes app (or video app) on your iOS device.
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    I downloaded an album but one song will not play.  The message says not authorized.  I put in authorization info and it says this computer is authorized.
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    See Here  >  Download Past Purchases  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
    If not... Contact iTunes Customer Service  >  Apple  Support  iTunes Store  Contact Us

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    when try to synch, i get a message that some songs are not authorized. yet when i authorize my computer it says it is alredy one of my authorized computers

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