Computer is not staying authorized

i keep authorizing my computer, but it won't stay authorized. it keeps saying that it is authorized but then i try to transfer my purchases and a message comes up saying that the purchases won't transfer because the computer is not authorized. how do i fix this?
much thanks

bekaboo,
Here are some steps to try, including what to do to follow deggie's advice:
Deauthorize and reauthorize your account in iTunes
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303854
Hope this helps,
Generik
Dual 2.3 GHz PowerPC G5 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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