Computer authorization for itunes

i've read several post about this already and have tried different ways to authorize itunes for my mac pro. i have been getting an error code 42408 and read on another post to go to the itunes store , deauthorize, and reauthorize. this had worked for a few people, well not this guy. now i cant seem to authorize it again. i have quite the music library, and recently have added a bunch of music for my toddlers and their childcare. i really need to be able to get access again. can someone please help me out.

There is a limit as to how many can be authorized, if you no longer are using a computer you need to deauthorize it. You can deauthorize all your devices.iTunes>store>then reauthorize the ones you want to have functional, if you want to add program to a deauthorized device and you are at your limit, deauthorize a device, then authorize the new one and download to it. You may have to repeat this process to "pass stuff around" Hope this helps. ATB

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