Authorizing another computer

A while ago I transferred some of my purchased iTunes to some friends of mine, not really realizing that I could only authorize 5 computers. Well, now I have a new laptop, and I can't authorize my purchased music on my new iTunes because I've already authorized 5 others. Is there a way to add another authorization for a computer without de-authorizing one?
Thanks.

*Is there a way to add another authorization for a computer without de-authorizing one?*
No, if you have 5 authorised another would make six and 5 is the limit as you've already pointed out yourself. If you don't have access to the other computers you've authorised once you reach the limit of 5 authorisations you have the option to deauthorise them all in one go from your iTunes account and start over. *Just note that you can only use this option once a year*: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

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Authorizing another computer moved my movies into music

I authorized an additional computer for my iPOD through iTunes & somehow all of my movies, tv shows, and music videos got moved into the music category on my iPOD. I can see them if I go to Music - Albums - & scroll to the bottom where there are songs associated with no albums. How can I get them to go back into the Movie category? Everything was fine until I authorized another computer through iTunes & iTunes does whatever it does for that. I am unable to view my movies now because my iPod won't even play them now since they are in the Music category.

Forget this topic - my other computer is suddenly authorized again. I'll see how long it lasts this time.

HT1420 If I Authorized anothe computer will it delete my music on my iPhone and/or my computer

I just need to know before I try to put my music on my phone and mess up everything

You can have your account authorised on up to 5 computers at any one time, so authorising another computer won't affect your existing computer nor your iPhone - and deauthorising a computer doesn't remove any content from a computer, it just means that you won't be able to use any iTunes downloads on it until you reauthorise it.
If you are wanting to start syncing your iPhone to the new computer, then this user-tip on syncing to a new computer may be of help : https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

Unable to download podcasts after authorizing new computer

I just authorized another computer. When I sync the ipod, I am unable to download podcasts that I already subscribed to.

Apple should be ashamed for sticking people with a crappy appp like the new iTunes.
After reinstalling iTunes 9.0.3 and the get episode button still not working, I exported my playlist (iTunes/File/Library/Export Playlist), trashed the iTunes application, iTunes library folders (in User and Music) and downloaded iTunes 8.2 ( http://en.kioskea.net/telecharger/telecharger-241-itunes-for-mac ), installed it, then imported the playlist back in.
Ba-dah-boom.
It may not be as elegant as iTunes 9, but at least it works like it’s supposed to.
More info on downgrading iTunes can be found here: http://davesource.com/Solutions/20080306.Easy-Downgrade-iTunes-OSx.html

I am getting the following error during the play of a rented movie from my MacBook that i am trying to watch on AppleTV Could not play the rental "A Thousand Words" because it is authorized to play on another computer or device." any ideas?

I am getting the following error during the play of a rented movie from my MacBook that i am trying to watch on AppleTV Could not play the rental “A Thousand Words” because it is authorized to play on another computer or device." any ideas?

Rentals can only play on one device/computer at a time. Have you tried to play on the computer and still have that window open?
Have you transferred the rental to iPod/iPhone or iPad to watch?
If it won't play anywhere contact iTunes support at:
expresslane.apple.com
AC

Deauthorizing iTunes on a computer? My laptop won't let me connect my iPhone because it says I'm authorized on too many computers, but when I try to de-authorize another computer I use it won't let me. What's up?

Deauthorizing iTunes on a computer? My laptop won't let me connect my iPhone because it says I'm authorized on too many computers, but when I try to de-authorize another computer I use it won't let me. What's up?

What do you mean it won't let you? What exactly does it say? (Sorry to sound so exasperated but this is like the 6th post in a row where people have made vague statements which do little to help us find solutions without a game of 20 questions.) I'm going to guess and say you can only deauthorize a computer to which you have physical access or VPN login. The alternative is to deauthorize all which you can only do once a year.

Authorized to play on another computer error?

I just rented a movie and when I try to play it get this error:
Could not play the rental "movie name" because it is authorized to play on another computer or device.
The computer is fully authorized. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Try starting here.
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/
next stop, try here
800-767-2275 customer support

"not authorized to play on another computer or device".

In iTunes, I just rented Life of PI using Mac Pro Mt. Lion, then tried to play it in Mac Pro Windows 8 Bootcamp iTunes and message says that it is "not authorized to play on another computer or device". A complication here is that the only Windows OS that Mt. Lion sees is Windows 7. I installed Windows 8 to a "shrink" of the drive.
I'm fairly sure I've been able to do this previously but maybe only with purchased movies. But this was done from iTunes that Mt. Lion (or previous) saw in Boot Camp space.

Thanks for that.
I had, before trying it in Windows 8, synced/dragged it to iPad 3 from iTunes in Mt. Lion.
Then after the Windows 8 attempt, (but wait - it gets better) when I went back into Mt. Lion it was no longer in iTunes. I guess copy pasting it from Mt. Lion disk to Windows 8 \MyMusic\iTunes\iTunes Media\Music raised some infringment?
Though I still have it on the iPad, I wanted to see it on my Mac Pro which has Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mt. Lion on it. I tried dragging it from iPad to Mt. Lion iTunes but that proved to be impossible.
I do not have iTunes in Windows 7, so I rented it again, this time in Windows 8.

I have downloaded Top Gun for the ast 2 years, everytime I have opened up itunes. it doesn't let me play it anyhow, because it was purchased on another computer. I keep removing it, but it alway pops up after 10 minutes or so. I am so tired of this.

How do I remove a download that keeps trying to download. Even when I click play it says it was downloaded from another computer and I am not authorized to play it, although it was actually purchased with the same apple id on my other computer. It has downloaded for the last two years every time i have opened up itunes. I remove it and then in ten minutes it starts downloading again, and interferes with my current purchases. please help

It may be a corrupt / damaged download.
If you live in a Region that allows re-downloading Music...
Delete the Song(s) and re-download...
See Here > Download Past Purchases > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
If not... Contact iTunes Customer Service > Apple Support iTunes Store Contact Us

HT4527 If i restored my iphone and lost all my music, how can I get my music back when im on another computer? My last computer broke, and this is a family members..Can I just sign in and find my music? Or how do I do it when this is someone elses laptop?

I need help, I couldnt get into my iphone because I forgot the password and I couldnt hook my iphone up to the computer with all my music on it. So im wondering how to redownload that music from another computer that had already had someone elses account programed into it. I can almost get my purchased music but it says im not authorized. I DONT KNOW WHAT to do

If your music was purcansed from the iTunes Store and your country allow is you can redownload it
Login to itunes as yourself on this computer then
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
You will also need to authorise that computer so you can play the content.
Ctrl B to turn on the top menu
Store > Authorise this Computer...
Type in your Apple ID and password and authorise.

How do I authorize songs purchased from one ITunes account to another Computer and Account?

How do I authorized songs purchased on my old Itunes account on another computer using my new account. Thanks

You have replied to a 3 year old post.
If you have a question, post your own question.
Just change the email address associated with your current account
Change your Apple ID - Apple Support

If I imported a CD into my iTunes library from one computer how can I listen to it from another computer?

If I imported a CD into my iTunes library from one computer how can I listen to it from another computer? I imported music from a CD into my compter at work and when I got home and went to my iTunes account none of the songs were in my library. I also noticed that on my Work computer there were a couple songs that I had to click on the little 'cloud' icon before I could listen to them (these were not songs I imported they were songs that were already in my library). Not sure if this makes semse...help.

jamie171 wrote:
My question is since I have imported them into my iTunes library from one computer why can't I access them from my iTunes library from another computer that I have authorized to access whats in my library? Is there no way to import songs only once into the library and then access them from all my authorized computers?
Only if you have iTunes Match or of the computers are on the same local network.

My email address has changed and when I try to play purchased songs it asks me to authorize another computer under the old email address. How do I play the music that I have purchased? My account is current with the new email address.

My email address has changed and when I try to play purchased songs it asks me to authorize another computer under the old email address. How do I play the music that I have purchased? My account is current with the new email address.

You may have already done this, but try de-authorizing your computer (through the iTunes:Store menu) and then re-authorizing it.

Can't authorize another computer with the same account ?

Hello,
I have 2 computers, one older than the other.
- on the older, I have the old version of ADE w/ lots of ebooks on it. I had it authorized (created an account etc...).
- on the new one, I have recently downloaded the new version of ADE, without authorizing it at first.
I wanted to transfer my ebboks from the older computer to the new one. It appeared I couldn't because the books were unauthorized or something like that. So I tried to get the authorization for the new computer, and the new version of ADE. The message when I try to fill in my usual ID/Password is "You can authorize this computer only if you do not use an ID that has already been comitted to an another computer or mobile device. Please Try again" (excuse me if its not exactly what you know : I'm french, and I tried to translate the message).
I have been reading the Q&A on the subject, and none of the questions mention this type of message. I am actually trying to get rid of one of my two computer. Of course I need to authorize w/ the same account. It can't be that you are bound by one computer or device ...
I do not use any device now : my old one is broken, so I read on my comptuer.
Please, can someone give me advice ?
May be I can get my old ebooks by another method ?
Thank you so much for your help

Almost certainly you have hit an incorrect error message from ADE. Usually ADE gives meaningless error messages, but just to keep the user on his/her toes it sometimes likes to give meaningful but incorrect error messages.
Try deauthorizing your new ADE using ctrl-shift-D (cmd-shift-D if on a Mac).
Restart and then try again to enter your usual ID/Password.

How do I add another computer to my account to authorize

How do I add another computer to authorize on my account list so I can use or redeem my gift cards and use my store credit?

You can authorize up to 5 computers.
To authorize you need to install iTunes on the computer to be authorized:
Open iTunes
From Store in the menu bar, choose Authorize This Computer. (If the menu bar is not visible hit CTRL-B).
When prompted, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Authorize.
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization

Authorizing another computer

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