5 times authorized & iTunes failure

I am having a significant problem with iTunes.
I recently got a new laptop because my old one was completely destroyed by a virus. I have had similiar computer failure many times since I first owned an iPod, so every time I would have to authorize it on the new computer. I downloaded iTunes today and authorized my iPod, and was informed that I have authorized it on 5 of 5 machines, so I can't authorize it any more times. However, then iTunes said it had been installed incorrectly and it needed to be re-installed; but if I reinstall it, I'll have to authorize my iPod again to retrieve my purchased songs, and according to iTunes I can't do that anymore. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.
p.s. I got the same error message from iTunes and reinstalled it 3 times, but it continued to say it was installed incorrectly. It was after the most recent reinstallation that I authorized my iPod.
please email at [email protected] or reply to this topic with advice. I'm extremely desperate!

If you've reached your limit of 5 you have the option to deauthorise them all in one go from your iTunes Store account and start over again. *Just note that you can only use this option once a year*: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation
To deauthorise all computers associated with your account:
1. Click iTunes Store in the Source pane.
2. If you're not signed in to the store, click the Account button, then enter your account name and password.
3. Click the Account button again (your ID appears on the button), enter your password, and then click View Account.
4. In the Account Information window, click Deauthorize All.
See also this article: One computer using multiple iTunes Music Store authorizations

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