Downloading iTunes Store old apps to new computer

I just recenly bought a new iMac and I was wondering how I might auto download all the apps and music I have purchased to my new iTunes. I want to sync my iPhone to my new computer, but I don't want to erase all the apps that are on there. However, when I log into my iTunes account, it doesn't seems to recognize and/or auto download all the stuff I've purchased in the past. Is there a way to make this happen? I tried transfering all my settings from my old Mac to the new one, but I am not having much luck with that at the moment. If anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate it greatly. Thanks for any info and have a great day.

doesn't seems to recognize and/or auto download all the stuff I've purchased in the past
Because it won't.
You need to copy the files from your old computer or from the backup you made to move to the new computer.

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It sounds like you have music that you want to transfer from your iPad to your new computer. You can use the Transfer Purchases function to get your iTunes and App Store purchases copied to your computer:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848
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If you still have access to the computer that the iPad used to sync to, you can use this article to copy over the iTunes library from the original computer to the new one:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
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Authorization and Deauthorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
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An itunes account is just a user name and password. You can use your account from any computer/device with itunes.
Do you mean your library ( music/apps/content)?
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how can i download a previous purchase to my new computer?
I can't find it in my purchased category but they appear as purchased on th ei tune store??

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