How do I deauthorize an old computer I no longer use?

Hello,
I still have one of 5 left, but how can I deauthorize a PC that died and now I don't use anymore? This has happened twice, and I've got two PCs that I use (laptop and PC) so I'd like to find a way to remove the two that I can't use anymore to free up a couple extra.
thanks,
Chris

You can't deauthorise a 'dead' installation or computer on it's own. 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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