Hi, iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases.

Hi,
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorizecomputer to play iTunes Store purchases.
I have the latest iTunes on a PC (WindowsVista).
I try to play a song from iTunes andit tells me I'm not authorized and prompts me for my password. This authorizesthe computer but when I try to play the same (or any previously purchased) songI still get the same error and re-prompt for password.
I have tried thefollowing:
1. Authorize mypurchases from an administrator account.
2. Authorize usingthe correct account name.
3. Turn Off UserAccount Controls.
4. Remove the SCInfo folder.
And this http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
5. Installed the new iTunes
6. I have double-checked that themusic was purchased by me by right clicking and hitting Info.
7. I havede-authorized this PC and re-authorized (which it confirms) it to the same effect.
The number ofPC's authorized is only 1, this one.
I do not know what else to try?
Any help would be appreciated!

If you haven't already, have a look at this support article,
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
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