How do i authorize computer to play itunes song

can't find the right store submenu to the authorize computer option.

Authorization and Deauthorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.
More On De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
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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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Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.
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The control is still in the Store menu, but first (if you're using iTunes versions 11.0.x) you might need to bring up the menu bar to see the Store menu.
If you're using 11.0.x, click on the wee boxy icon up in the top-left corner of your iTunes to see the "Show Menu Bar" control, as per the following screenshot:
Then you'll find the control in the Store menu:
Alternatively, if you don't want to bring up the menu bar, it's still possible to get into the authorise controls via nested menus accessible from the wee boxy icon. Here's a screenshot of where to find them:

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