De-authorising computers for home sharing

I have had two laptops 'die' recently, and have two replacement ones. Because I have reached my 5 limit on home sharing authorised computers, itunes will not let me set up home sharing on my new laptops - it says I have to de-authorise other computers. I cannot do this because they are dead. How do I fix this - anyone????

If you need to free up authorizations, I'd do a "Deauthorize All" from one of the computers you have access to, and then reauthorize the computers you have access to.
For instructions, see the following document:
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization

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    hi, i need to deauthorize computers for home-sharing but i don't know which deviced they are. how can i identify them?

    There's no list available from your end. If you're out of authorizations, use the Deauthorize All function.
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  • HT3819 do the computers for home sharing of iTunes have to be in the same building?

    Can you use home share at three separate locations (cities) within the same network? 

    They would need to be on the same wifi network.

  • HT202213 The screen displayed on the instructions for home sharing described as being found on the left side of iTunes isn't visible on the new iTunes page?? Where do i find that screen i.e., how do I fine the home sharing icon on the new iTunes page?

    The screen displayed on the instructions for home sharing described as being found on the left side of iTunes isn't visible on the new iTunes page?? Where do i find that screen i.e., how do I fine the home sharing icon on the new iTunes page?

    ontthe top menu
    View > Show sidebar
    Then the computers for home sharing show up under the Shared section

  • HT1420 how can I authorise more than 5 computers in home sharing?

    How can I authorise more than 5 computers on home sharing?

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    What are you trying to do, use homesharing with more than 5 computers or authorise more than 5 computers. You can't authorise more than 5 computers.

  • What is the best hardware for Home Sharing?

    What is the best client machine for Home Sharing on my stereo? aka What do I want for Christmas. 
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    Workflow. How can we add CD music to the server from any client on the network? How do I change playlists? From the remote control? Can I operate the player from the stereo?
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    Ken
    LegacyMac
    Canada

    What does itunes do on a G4?
    Will itunes work under 10.4 with iTune 9 on a G3?
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    The discussion on Home Entertainment Network over at https://discussions.apple.com/message/15843219#15843219 brings up another thing to test.
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  • Apple ID for home sharing and iTunes Store should be the same?

    I've got 2 iTunes Store accounts, my girlfriend has one, and we're just moving in together.
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    Would we still be able to listen to each others libraries?
    Would we still be able to copy songs from one another, like I can with my 1 account between computers?
    Are there any other downsides to creating a separate account for home sharing?
    Thanks for your help.

    Can I create a 4th 'Apple ID' for our home sharing?
    yes.
    Would we still be able to listen to each others libraries?
    yes.
    a single iTunes can be authorized for up to five iTunes store accounts.
    Would we still be able to copy songs from one another, like I can with my 1 account between computers?
    yes.
    Are there any other downsides to creating a separate account for home sharing?
    none i'm aware of.

  • When I try to access my music library from AppleTV is keeps telling me to turn on ITunes Match. I am not supposed to need iTunes Match for Home Sharing. I tripled checked to ensure Home Sharing is turned on and it is. Can anyone offer a solution?

    When I try to access my music library from AppleTV is keeps telling me to turn on ITunes Match. I am not supposed to need iTunes Match for Home Sharing. I tripled checked to ensure Home Sharing is turned on and it is. Can anyone offer a solution?

    All of your computers content are available in the AppleTV section called "Computer".  This is where you will find your music.
    The Music section of the AppleTV is only for those who subscribed to iTunes Match.

  • I tunes is telling me I have reached the limit for home sharing authorizations

    I tunes is telling me that I have maxed out the number of authorizations I'm allowed for home sharing.
    How do I fix this?
    I was just given a powerbook g4.
    I need to authorize it.
    Please assist me
    I'm new to OS X
    I spend most of my days working with Windows
    Thanks,
    Dwayne

    You have five computers authorized to play iTunes music on your account,  you will need to unauthorized one of the computers to get your Powerbook G4 online. This link will help you,http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420

  • HT4557 Does an iOS device such as an iPad count as one of the five devices allowed for home sharing.

    Does an iOS device such as an iPad count as one of the five devices allowed for home sharing?

    This page says :
    Home Sharing in iTunes is designed to let you easily share your iTunes media libraries between up to five computers in your household. You can also use Home Sharing to play your iTunes content on your iOS devices and Apple TV (2nd generation) if they are connected to your home Wi-Fi network.

  • HT4557 Need iOS 4.3 for Home Sharing

    I have a 2nd gen Touch. Running iOS 4.2.1. Ckd for update. Says its current version. Need 4.3 for Home Sharing. No generation limit listed for Touch in Home Sharing support. How can I get iOS 4.3? Is it available for 2g Touch?

    You didn't read my post above. I can't give you credit for the answer. Also, it appears that you are not familiar with the American idiom. I really couldn't care less what you prefer for me. You have no idea what my application is for Home Sharing.
    I am able to use Home Sharing to stream my music from iTunes on my computers to my various audio systems in the digital domain, preserving the original resolution of the files. I can use the iPad Camera Connection Kit with my iPad. I then have to use a USB DAC to convert the stream to analog. Tethering my iPad to my various systems is not always convenient. My iPhone works with Home Sharing using my Wadia 170 iTansport.This eliminates the need for a USB DAC. but i don't want to tie up my phone just to play music. This is why I would like to use my 2g Touch.
    I'm sure the iOS version limitation has to do with the CPU in the Touch, but it is exasperating, especially when there is conflicting information on the Apple support site about iOS 4.3 being required and then saying iOS 4.2.1 is OK with AppleTV. Also, the instructions listed for using the iOS devices are incorrect. There is no Settings>iPod selection. It is Settings>Music for iPhone, iPad, and even version 4.2.1 on the Touch.

  • HT3819 Isn't the five computer limit for home sharing restrictive given the many devices one household may have?

    Isn't the five computer limit for home sharing restrictive given the many devices one household may have?

    It is only restrictive if you have more than 5 computers.
    Otherwise it is not restrictive at all.
    devices do not count, only computers.
    You have more than 5 computers on the same home network.

  • HT202213 How do I connect computers on home sharing?

    How do I connect computers on home sharing?
    Im not sure what to do on this new version of Itunes.

    On one computer in itunes from the top menu
    File > Home Sharing > Create Home Share  Enter your apple id and create share
    On the second computer
    again File > Home Sharing> Create Home Share  Use exactly the same apple id as the
    first machine
    On each machine to get the itunes 10 look and feel
    View > ShowSidebar
    Also Authorise each Machine with the other apple id Store > Authorise this computer
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  • Having trouble setting up home network for home sharing

    Hi there, I'm new the idea of home sharing. What i want to do is watch the movies that i have on my iMac on my iPad. So sort of like wireless streaming.
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    I've already setup Home sharing accounts and looged in on iTunes on both my iMac and iPad.
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    On my iMac under Sharing there's a whole bunch of options DVD or CD sharing, File Sharing, Printer Sharing etc.
    The only box i have checked is Internet Sharing..
    What to i have to do to get the iMac and iPad sharing video over WiFi through home sharing??

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  • HT202213 I have two computers with home sharing on, but I can't transfer music. What do I do?

    I have two computers with home sharing on, but I can't transfer music. What do I do?

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    Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
    You can transfer iTunes purchases to a computer by:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer

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