Deauthorizing computers used in the past

Hi,
Unfortunately i am not able to use the store downloads on a new laptop since i did not deauthorized computers in the past.
Unfortunately, I can not execute this process since two computers in the past 4 years are not in use any longer. Both were completely erased by me.
How do I keep using the store for my new lap top?
Thank you
Limor

Individual computers can only be deauthorised directly on them, but you should be able to log into your account on your computer's iTunes via the Store > View Account menu option and 'deauthorise all' (which you can do once every 12 months) and you can then authorise/reauthorise the computers that you still have and need : authorising and deauthorising.

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