Had to reformat our computer...can't remember the password to an old iTunes account...I need to "authorize" this account to play the music I purchased...how do I retrieve an old password on an email account that is no longer in use?

This is an old account (years) and I can't remember the answer to one of the test questions, either
Thank you for any help.
Jodi

Try following these steps: https://iforgot.apple.com

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