Computer Not Authorized to play purchased music

After upgrading from 10.4 to 10.5 I tried to sync my iPod touch with my computer to transfer a new album I bought from iTunes. I got the followingn message: "This computer is no longer authorized to play purchased items that are on the iPod...(nome of iPod).. Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?" I checked authorize, and got a message that the computer is already authorized. I tried to sync again, got the same message. I next deauthorized the computer and reauthorized it. I still get the message that the computer is not authorized to play purchased items....
Any ideas on what I need to do to be able to sync my music?

Try the quick solution first. Use the iTunes "Store" menu and select deauthorize computer. Then select authorize computer. Try to sync again.
If you still have problems, try these solutions: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389

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