Authorizing more than 5 computers - How to switch or edit authorization???
Hello,
Is it possible to switch authorizations for computers for iTunes? I'm trying to get music from one computer to another, but it tells me I already have 5 computers authorized...I'm not sure how that happened, as I have only authorized 3 computers to my knowledge. Is it possible to edit the authorization of computers?
Thanks
Chris
Chris,
You cannot authorize more than 5 computers on one account.
So, the easiest thing to do may be to deauthorize all your computers and then add back only the ones you want.
This article provides all the details.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93014
Matt
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