Authorising a computer that's not on line?

How can I authorise an ordinary Windows computer to play purchased music, when that computer is not on line?
Thanks,
BC

hi Brian!
unfortunately, i believe that you have to get a computer on line at least momentarily in order to do the authorisation.
here's an ultra-clunky workaround ... can you borrow a modem for a day? if so, why not try using an ISP "free trial offer" (or a brief subscription to one of the really inexpensive ISPs) to handle the PC authorisation and to confirm that the PC thinks any purchased music you've transferred to it really is authorised.
love, b

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