Authorization Issue: Store says 2 Comps Authorized iTunes says 5 Comps

The Problem: When I log into my iTunes account and go to my Account Information, I see that I have 2 Computers Authorized. However, when I go to play a song that I have purchased, I get prompted to log into my account in order to authorize my computer to play content. When I log in, iTunes tells me that I have 5 out of 5 computers already authorized and I cannot authorize any more.
What I've done: I've deleted my SCInfo file as I've read in the troubleshooting guide. I have had Window's UAC setting turned off since day one of my Windows 7 Install, and I have verified that it is still turned off currently. I have also had this problem in the past numerous times and have only been able to get around this issue by reinstalling iTunes all together, and on one occasion I had to reinstall Windows all together.
I have bought my **** music, I just want to play the crap that I have legitimately purchased!! These kinds of consistent issues make me want to stop playing by the book. Or at the very least stop using the iTunes Store for my purchasing needs.

I have not been able to play some of my previously purchased songs in my iTunes library for a few months now. It then says that I need to authorize my computer, but an error message of 42408 pops up. How can i authorize my computer when it won't let me even do that to play songs, purchase new songs, or sync my iPod. The apple support people are of no help either. All they did was deauthorize all of my computers & now i can't reauthorize any of them. This problem ONLY started when i upgraded to the latest version of iTunes and they don't know how to fix it even though this is their product.

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iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases - http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389. If your country permits re-downloads, delete the file and re-download.

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Hey LearningGuitar@65,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues related to authorization. The following articles may help to resolve these issues:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
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Hey Louni,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are having issues with Authorizing your computer to play content. The following articles may help to resolve this issue:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
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Okay, that sounds like the dodgy tracks have been getting damaged during the download.
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See Here > Download Past Purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
If not... Contact iTunes Customer Service
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I recently installed a new computer.
How do I authorize it?

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