De-Authorizing before OSX reinstall

Hi all,
I need to install OSX (snow) in a fresh HD. Actually my iTunes folder is on an internal HD but not the one with OSX installed. I mean not only the iTunes folder where the songs are, but also the iTunes folder with my library files are on this HD (not the startup one). So in my HD startup disk there is no iTunes data.
I wish to know if I have to de-authorize my computer before reinstalling OSX on another HD... (I'll hold my actual startup HD just for some time, in case of emergency).
Many thanks for your help,
- Marco.

I wish to know if I have to de-authorize my computer before reinstalling OSX on another HD...
If you think you'll lose access to that system or are currently out of authorizations, yes. Otherwise, no.
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