How do I deauthorize a computer that had an unrecoverable harddrive crash?

My main iTunes computer crashed earlier this summer. Didn't think it was that big of a deal because I was able to rebuild most of my library on a new computer using my iPod. Now I see it's a problem with iTunes 9 and home sharing. I've authorized my "now" main computer, but it's still looking for the old library on the computer that's dead. Now I want to deauthorize that computer so that I can set my new one to be the primary. Any ideas?
BTW...the new main computer is Windows XP, and one of my other computers that I want to connect with home sharing is a Vista. Is this going to be a problem?

You can't deauthorise 'dead' installations or computers you no longer have access to individually. However once you reach the limit of 5 authorisations you have the option to deauthorise them all in one go from your iTunes account and start over. *Just note that you can only use this option once a year*: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

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If you've got 5 computers authorised for the account in question, and you need to free up authorizations, I'd do a "Deauthorize All" from one of the computers you have access to, and then reauthorize the computers you have access to.
For instructions, see the following document:
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization
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You can only deauthorise individual computers directly on them. Otherwise if you've reached the 5 computer limit, then you should be able to log into your iTunes account and 'deauthorise all' (which you can only do once every 12 months) and you can then (re-)authorise up to 5 computers : authorising and deauthorising.

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You can deauthorize all computers linked to your Apple ID from another computer with Internet access.
To deauthorize all computers associated with your Apple ID
If you need to authorize your new computer and are unable due to already having five authorized computers, you can deauthorize all computers by doing the following:
Click iTunes Store on the left side of iTunes.
If you're not signed in to the store, click the Account button, then enter your account name and password.
Click the Account button again (your Apple ID appears on the button), enter your password, and then click View Account.
In the Account Information window, click Deauthorize All.
Note: You may only use this feature once per year. The Deauthorize All button will not appear if you have fewer than two authorized computers. If you need assistance on using this feature, please contact iTunes Store support via email (http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/).
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How do I deauthorize a computer that has crashed and can't be restarted?

You don't, nor do you need to.
When you reach the limit of 5 then you can deauthorize all.

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You cannot, nor do you need to, until you reach the limit of 5. Once you reach 5, then you can deauthorize all, and then authorize the active computers.

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You cannot directly deauthorize a computer that's not working or to which you no longer have access. You can authorize a total of up to five systems, so unless you've hit that limit it's probably not really important that you deauthorize your dead unit now. If you really want to deauthorize that system now, you can go into your iTunes Store account and there will be a "deauthorize all" button. You can then re-authorize the computers you're using.
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How can I deauthorize a computer I no longer have? I was trying to sign into my itunes on my computer and it said that it was already being used on 5 other computers and that I would have to deauthorize one of them before I could sign in. I don't have any of those computers anymore so what needs to be done?

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.
For more information on authorization and de-authorization: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.

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You cannot deauthorize a computer that you do not have access to.
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Ron

Click here and ask the iTunes Store staff for assistance. Only they can perform a second Deauthorize All within the yearly period.
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...since I have had both happen to two laptops recently and now I can't authorize a 6th (but in reality a 4th) computer...seems a bit like needing the key to get inside, but the key is locked in the house. So if I have 5 computers stolen I would need to go find those who stole it to deauthorize? Come on now. If I am incorrect and there is in fact another way, then at minimum more information needs to be represented regarding the proper procedure to achieve my goal of deauthorizing an inaccessable computer. I cannot be the only one who has faced this conundrum. Eventually if 5 computers fail beyond repair or are stolen and I can't gain access to deauthorize them then I will have NO access to my own songs. That is unnacceptable at best, and the way I see it potentially illegal.

I was worried I'd get completely locked out if I did that. I don't assume it's going to function logically when it comes to software...So deauthorize all and then reauthorize the ones I want authorized?

How do I deauthorize a computer that had an unrecoverable harddrive crash?

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