How to authorize my computer

I want to download the TV shows I bought in my Apple TV in my Macbook Pro, but it says I need to authorize my computer to download previous purchases. How do I authorize it?

Open iTunes click on the store menu item the select authorize this computer. 

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  • HT1420 The instructions on how to authorize a computer need links. I can't find store menu and I can't find authorize this computer.

    Hi - Does someone know how to authorize a computer so it will play the songs you've bought from iTunes? I've wasted nearly two hours trying.  It all began when I tried to remove a previously authorized computer which broke down years ago.
    Step 1 - Log in with apple ID, go into account and click the deauthorize computers button (that's what they tell you to do if you can't connect the broken computer to deauthorize it).  I managed that. 
    Result - Now it says I have no authorized computers. Fair enough.  Except I'm trying to reauthorize the one and only working computer we own so it plays the music we've previously bought, and so we can use the iTunes store credit we still have.
    Step 2 - Try and reauthorize the working computer - the one I'm typing on - it was authorized earlier today - until I had to unauthorize it to remove the defunct computer  with that deauthorize all button.
    Anyway the instructions to authorize/reauthorize a computer say, "Go to Store menu - then authorize this computer. " Sounds simple!
    It's at this point I'm stuck - the instructions are insufficient for me.There are no links to redirect you to the correct place to authorize your computer. It just says to go to store and authorize this computer. When I press store it's connecting me to store but I can't find anything that says authorize this computer - I can just see album covers etc. On the right I can see our account but I can't find store menu or an authorize this computer button in that either. If I click on our account it says that we have no authorized devices or computers. I'm logged into our account with the correct apple ID - otherwise I wouldn't be able to read that we have no authorized computers would I? And I've logged in and out several times and tried to refresh the page.
    Could someone please send me a link to the Store menu so I can click on the correct page then hopefully reauthorize our previously authorized computer. We are using Windows 7, but I don't know what version of itunes - it's a fairly recent version though.
    I wish they would make removing and authorizing computers easier - can't they just put a button on the main screen or something?

    Ozfamily wrote:
    Anyway the instructions to authorize/reauthorize a computer say, "Go to Store menu - then authorize this computer. " Sounds simple!
    It's at this point I'm stuck - ...
    If using iTunes 11... See this Discussion...
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4631735?tstart=0

  • How i authorize my computer to download past purchases on it?

    how i authorize my computer to download past purchases on it?

    All you have to do is sign in to the apple store inside iTunes. If is doesn't show up automatically go to the Store menu > Authorize This Computer... You will have access to all of your purchases.

  • I need to know how to authorize my computer

    I have a Windows 8 computer and need to know how to authorize the computer for Itunes

    There's a couple of ways to get through to the authorisation controls in the 11.0.x versions.
    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:

  • HT1420 Feeling really stupid with my new MAC - I can't find the "Store" menu in iTunes as referenced in the support article on how to authorize a computer.  Where is that menu option?  I've looked all over the page, in my account, etc.

    Feeling really stupid with my new MAC - I can't find the "Store" menu in iTunes as referenced in the support article on how to authorize a computer.  Where is that menu option?  I've looked all over the page, in my account, etc.

    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.

  • How to authorize second computer with one id

    How to authorize second computer with one id in digital edition

    Dear Dominic,
    When I try to authorize my laptop, after writing my username and password, I get the message  "You can only authorize this computer with an ADOBE ID that hasn't been previously used to authorize any other computer or mobile devices. Please try again"
    That means it doesn't PERMIT me to aythorize my second computer (a laptop) with the same adobe ID (that was used for my first computer, a PC)...
    Thank you in advance for your help...
    Nikolas

  • Hello. How to authorize my computer to download on iTunes store ? Thanks

    Hello. How to authorize my computer to download music on Itunes store ? Thanks.

    Run iTunes.
    On the menu go to Store, Authorize This Computer.

  • HT2731 how to authorize my computer to allow downloads?

    How to authorize my computer to allow downloads?

    On your Computer...
    Open iTunes and from the Menu Bar select Store...
    From the Store menu, choose Authorize This Computer. (In earlier versions of iTunes, access this option from the Advanced menu).
    When prompted, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Authorize.
    See Here for full details...
    About authorization and deauthorization

  • How can authorize this computer to buy in iTunes?

    how can authorize this computer?

    If you have 5 computers authorized, select iTunes store, click your account name at top right, View account then Deauthorize all.
    If you do not have 5 authorized, you cannot deauthorize it.
    See this -> http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420

  • I cant figure out how to authorize my computer. it says there are no computers activated.

    how do i authorize my computer. It is telling me that there are no computers authorized and it wont let me authorize mine. I already signed into my itunes.

    Ive done this and it still does not allow me to authorize my computer.  The option is greyed out.

  • How to authorize my computer to play itunes music

    I'm trying to authorize my music on my new laptop but it keeps on telling me that i have to authorize my computer im just wondering how i do this so i can listen to my music

    Authorization
    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.
    Also see, iTunes Store- Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC

  • I need to know how to authorize my computer in order to download previous purchases?

    I need to know how to authorize my computer

    Authorize and deauthorize computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420

  • HT1420 I can not figure out how to authorize my computer and ive done what the information from the website says

    I downlaoded itunes to my computer and i cant not figure out how to authorize it even after i visited the website for help

    You should be able to do it via the Store drop-down menu at the top of iTunes - if you are using iTunes on a PC then try pressing Alt-S and the Store menu should appear.
    e.g.

  • How to authorize my computer to play previously purchased music

    how do I authorize my computer to play previosly purchased music from my iphone

    If the computer's running Mac OS X, move the cursor to the very top of the computer's screen, click on Store, and choose Authorize this Computer.
    If the computer's running Windows, press the Alt and S keys and choose Authorize this Computer, or click here, follow the instructions, click on Store in the menu bar, and choose Authorize this Computer.
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  • How to authorize different computer to sync iphone and get itunes

    how to authorize a different computer to sync iphone and get purchased itunes

    FIRST, copy the iTunes folder from your old computer to the new one BEFORE YOU RUN ITUNES for the first time. Depending on your computer it will be in the Music or My Music folder. Copy the entire folder, including the iTunes Library file and the iTunes Media (or iTunes Music) folders.
    Install iTunes and Authorize it to the same account as the old computer on the Store menu.
    Connect the iPhone. Set up syncing with desktop apps on the Info tab.
    Sync the iPhone.

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