How do I deauthorize iTunes on a dead PC?
Hi,
My old Gateway recently crashed. I was able to move my iTunes library to a new PC, but when I try to authorize the new computer it tells me that I am at my max of 5.
Is there any way to manage the de-authorization process from a new PC? I am fine if I had to de-authorize all 5 and start over.
Thanks
Terry
You can deauthorise all your computers from your store account. You can only do it once a year and when you have used up 5 authorisations.
This FAQ tells you how:
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/authorization/
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More spacificaly, I have reformatted and reinstalled my OS so many times (more than 5 times) that I can no longer play music that I downloaded from the iTunes store. Apple only allows iTunes to be authorized on 5 computers. My question is how can I deauthorize iTunes on non-existant computers?
CheersYou can't deauthorise a 'dead' installation on it's own. However if you've reached the limit of 5 authorisations you have the option once a year to deauthorise them all in one go and start over: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation
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You cannot, nor do you need to until you reach the limit of 5. Then you can deauthorize all and authorize only the machines you choose.
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iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
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How do I deauthorize iTunes on my old Mac?
Hello,
My trusty old Macbook became my dead old Macbook recently. I recovered the hard drive and caddied it up to the spacestaion that is my new iMac and used data migration assistant to pull everything across. I authorised my new imac on itunes but have now realised I have a dead computer taking up one of my 5 accounts.
Is There some way to de-authorise it without... well, it?
If I caddy up the old drive to the new machine and boot to it then de-authorise there will that work to remove the old machine or just delete the new one again?
Thanks,Jamicron wrote:
Is There some way to de-authorise it without... well, it?
no.
If I caddy up the old drive to the new machine and boot to it then de-authorise there will that work
you need to launch iTunes on the dead Mac in order to de-authorize that computer. if that is not possible, you need to wait until you reach the "5" authorizations. then you get the option to +de-authorize all+ (once a year).
click here for information.
JGG -
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-MarciaAbout 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.
Open iTunes on a computer
From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
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.
Also, see iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization. -
I'm retiring my old PC and want to deauthorize my purchased iTunes library (over 1,000 songs) but have a problem. The last time I tried to update iTunes on the computer, the installation crashed and iTunes was removed. My music is still there. I just can't figure out how to deauthorize the computer without using iTunes. I've tried reinstalling iTunes several times and always get "Error 7" with further instructions to try again.
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. Otherwise you can "deauthorize all" from your iTunes account.
Open iTunes on a computer
From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Under "Computer Authorizations" select "Deauthorize All".
Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only use this feature once per year.
After you "deauthorize all" your authorized computers, authorize each one as required. -
HT1420 How do I deauthorize computers that are dead and buried?
iTunes says I have reached my limit of 5 computers, but at least 3 of those are dead and buried. I do have 2 hard drives that were authorized long ago, but are now slaved on other computers but itunes won't pick up the drm's. Any thoughts? Thanks
About 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.
Also, see iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization. -
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You can't, which shouldn't be a problem unless you have 4 other computers authorized with the iTunes account and you need to authorize another.
Once you have authorized 5 computers, you can de-authorize all computere from a computer that is currently authorized followed re-authorizing the current active computers that need to be authorized. -
How do you deauthorize a computer if the computer has quit.
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I don't believe you can unless you deauthorize all your computers currently authorized. See iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization
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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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How do you deauthorize a dead computer for itunes? We only get 5 computers, and I need a new computer to be authorized for itunes.
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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Deauthorize your computer twice, and then authorize it. If that doesn't work, use the Deauthorize All function.
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