Authorizing computers and devices to use songs bought through iTunes

So I've bought numerous songs through iTunes for use on my ipod and ipod nano. I authorized some of the songs for my boyfriend's computer. Between us, there are 2 authorized computers. The max that you can authorize is 5. My problem is, I've had to reformat my computer and so has my boyfriend. Each time doing so, I believe iTunes counts the computer as a new authorization. Now, I can't even play some of the songs because I have maxed out my authorizations. This is ridiculous because I have spent so much money doing things the legal way only to be "jipped." Any solutions on how I can fix my iTunes to realize that my computer and my boyfriend's computer aren't new authorizations? How do I play my music? Please help.
  Windows XP  
  Windows XP  

Thanks for the reply but I tried that with no luck. I tried to deauthorize my boyfriend's computer but it says his computer is not authorized. I don't know what happens when the computers get reformatted but somehow, it takes up the authorization count. I didn't realize I had to deauthorize before I reformat. Now I don't know how to undo this situation.
  Windows XP  
  Windows XP  
  Windows XP  

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