How to De-Authorize old computer?

I recently bought a new computer and installed iTunes on it, then "authorized" that computer so that I could sync my purchased music on that computer.
I noted when I authorized that computer, a message said that this was the 3rd active computer I have authorized.
I think I must have authorized an old work computer that I no longer have access to.
I should just have my laptop and new desktop at home authorized.
Is there a way I can "de-authorize" my old work computer, now that I don't have access to it anymore? I realize this was probably something I should have done before I quit my job... but it's too late for that now.

Nevermind... I found the answer to my own question here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93014

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How do I authorize my computer? I can not find the "Authorize This Computer" option anywhere.

PLEASE READ ALL EMAIL. ANYONE THAT CAN HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. As you read through the emails, you will see that "C" the customer service person responds the same way. All the emails are from the same thread. I would reply to his email, he would, I guess, copy and paste an answer, and the response is the same. He never pays attention to the previous emails. HELP PLEASE!!!
This is very frustrating to me. If you read back through your emails, you state the SAME INFO 4 times. If you would read my email AND see thescreen shots attached you would see. Why do you continuously state the same info..(SEE RED HIGHLIGHTS BELOW).I NEED HELP ASAP TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF...Do you have any other info EXCEPT for what is listed below??????
IT DOES NOT GIVE THE OPTION TO AUTHORIZE COMPUTER!
I HAVE NOT CHANGED ACCOUNT NAME
IT DOES NOT REPEATEDLY ASK TO AUTHORIZE COMPUTER BECAUSE IT DOES NOT GIVE THE OPTION TO START WITH.
I TRIED EVERYTHING AT http://support. apple.com/kb/TS1389, 3 TIMES NOW. (ATHORIZING PURCHASES, HAVE THE CORRECT NAME, REMOVING THE SC INFO FOLDER).
I NEED HELP! IS THERE A PHONE # I CAN CALL??? CAN THIS BE FORWARDED TO YOUR SUPERVISOR SINCE YOU ARE UNABLE TO HELP?
From: iTunes Store <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: EL : (en_US) Connecting & Downloading; Follow-up:
Dear
Thank you for replying. It's C from iTunes Customer Support.
Addressing your concern is really important for me. I will do my best to answer your question.
S, if your computer is not currently authorized to play your account's purchases, when you try to play an iTunes Store purchase, the authorization dialog will appear. You will see the name of the account that purchased the item. If you've changed your account name, replace the old account name with the new name, then enter your password and click Authorize. This authorizes your computer to play the account's purchases.
If you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may find this article helpful:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you still cannot authorize your computer, please include a screen shot of any error received, as well as any additional details about the error itself.
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Store.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
C
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
I work Friday to Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM CST.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
I do not get an error, I do not even get the authorization dialog. I have sent 2 screen shots, they are attached.
When I try to play an iTunes store purchase, a bubble pops up and states that this computer is not authorized. It does not pop up account name or password. I have also completed everything stated in the http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389 link.
This is very frustrating.
S
From: iTunes Store <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: EL : (en_US) Connecting & Downloading; Follow-up:
Dear S,
Thank you for replying. It's C from iTunes Customer Support.
I understand that you have been unable to play some of your iTunes Store purchases. Addressing your concern is really important for me. I will do my best to answer your question.
S, if your computer is not currently authorized to play your account's purchases, when you try to play an iTunes Store purchase, the authorization dialog will appear. You will see the name of the account that purchased the item. If you've changed your account name, replace the old account name with the new name, then enter your password and click Authorize. This authorizes your computer to play the account's purchases.
If you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may find this article helpful:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you still cannot authorize your computer, please include a screen shot of any error received, as well as any additional details about the error itself.
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Store.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
I work Friday to Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM CST.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
Please see the attached document. I am unable to authorize computer.
S
From: iTunes Store <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Saturday,
January 5, 2013 5:36 AM
Subject: Re: EL : (en_US) Connecting & Downloading; Follow-up:
Dear S,
Thank you for replying. It's C from iTunes Customer Support.
S, I understand that you have been unable to play some of your iTunes Store purchases, and I'll be happy to help you with this.
If your computer is not currently authorized to play your account's purchases, when you try to play an iTunes Store purchase, the authorization dialog will appear. You will see the name of the account that purchased the item. If you've changed your account name, replace the old account name with the new name, then enter your password and click Authorize. This authorizes your computer to play the account's purchases.
If you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may find this article helpful:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes
Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you still cannot authorize your computer, please
include a screen shot of any error received, as well as any additional details about the error itself.
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Store.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
C
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
I work from Tuesday-Saturday, 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM CST.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
I try to play an iTunes store purchase, but it just gives the box that is shown in page 2. How can I authorize my computer?
From: iTunes Store <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 1:47 AM
Subject: Re: EL : (en_US) Connecting & Downloading;
Follow-up:
Dear S,
Welcome to iTunes Store Customer Support. My name is C.
I understand that you were unable to authorized your computer. I know how eager you must be to have this issue sorted out. I will be happy to resolve this concern today.
S, if your computer is not currently authorized to play your account's purchases, when you try to play an iTunes Store purchase, the authorization dialog will appear. You will see the name of the account that purchased the item. If you've changed your account name, replace the old account name with the new name, then
enter your password and click Authorize. This
authorizes your computer to play the account's purchases.
If you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may find this article helpful:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you still cannot authorize your computer, please include a screen shot of any error received, as well as any additional details about the error itself.
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Store.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
C
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
I work from Tuesday-Saturday, 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM CST.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
Details:
I am trying to authorize my new computer. I do not see AUTHORIZE MY COMPUTER anywhere. I see COMPUTER AUTHORIZATIONS, but not an option to authorize.

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:

How to de-authorize a computer you dont have anymore.

I had my itunes account on another computer and it broke before i could de-authorize it and now i cant sync my phone to another computer and downlaod my music. So i cant back-up my phone. Have any ideas on how to back up all of my music and apps on my new laptop?

These are two questions: the first is how to deauthorize your old computer:
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 "Deauthorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "deauthorize all" your authorized computers, authorize each one as required.
The next question concerns syncing your iPhone to a new computer. The right way to recover from this situation is to copy your iTunes Library from the old one's backup. The iPhone is not a backup device, and how you back up your computer is up to you.
If you have no backup, you will need to use third party utilities to recover your iPhone's contents. The iPhone is not designed to be used this way so success is not guaranteed.
To learn about your options read turingtest2's User Tip:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991

HT201272 how do I authorize my computer?

how do i authorize my computer to get old purchesed songs on my i tunes

On your Computer...
Open iTunes...
If you're using iTunes 11 click on the box icon in the top-left corner to see the " Show Menu Bar "
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...
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I just downloaded iTunes on my new PC and all the music that I have purchased through ITunes that was backed up on the cloud won't play. It is telling I must authorize this computer before it play pre purchased music. how do I authorize my computer.

I just downloaded iTunes on my new PC and all the music that I have purchased through ITunes that was backed up on the cloud won't play. It is telling me I must authorize this computer before it can play pre purchased music. how do I authorize my computer to play this music?
Thank you for any assistance.

Tigon's already got you covered here. But I'll chime in with some English localisation advice.
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:

How do I authorize a computer to sync with my phone.

how do I authorize a computer to sync with my phone? Had 5 computer authorized at one time and they all went down or upgraded to new ones at work. Deleted all 5 and now can not figure out how to authorize one. please help.

If it's running Windows, press the Alt and S keys.
If it's running Mac OS X, move the cursor to the very top of the screen and click on Store.
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Downloaded my itunes music to my new HP computer, I see all my music in library but when I try to play it says my computer isn't authorized to play the music. How do I authorize my computer to play the music?

How do I authorize my computer to play my Itunes music? I downloaded Itunes on my pc but when I try to play my songs in my library it says my computer is not authorized ..... Why not? These are songs I have had for a long time. This is a new HP computer I just bought. Help please.

You're welcome.
tt2

I have a Macbook Pro 15" that is three and a half years old. Although it has slowed a bit, it still runs well and runs every program I need. Any tips for how to keep this old computer running well and in good health?

I have a Macbook Pro 15" that is three and a half years old. Although it has slowed a bit, it still runs well and runs every program I need. Any tips for how to keep this old computer running well and in good health?
I have a 250 gig drive and try to keep at least 100 gigs unused at all times, 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory, back up with Time Machine and CrashPlan, and have OS X 10.7.3.
This was my first Mac since an old Apple II GS. After that I used PC's and got really good at reformatting, replacing drives, reinstalling, defragging, resolving software conflicts, etc. Since switching back to Macs (five in my extended family now), I haven't had to do any of those things. So, although, the cost is three times as much, the aggrevation has been ten times less.
I'm retired and living on a fixed income and would therefore like to keep this computer running as opposed to constatntly upgrading.
That said, any tips?
Thanks
It does have a crack on the left of the screen case about 3/4'' up from the bottom. I've posted that as another question.

Kappy's Personal Suggestions for OS X Maintenance
For disk repairs use Disk Utility. For situations DU cannot handle the best third-party utilities are: Disk Warrior; DW only fixes problems with the disk directory, but most disk problems are caused by directory corruption; Disk Warrior 4.x is now Intel Mac compatible. Drive Genius provides additional tools not found in Disk Warrior. Versions 1.5.1 and later are Intel Mac compatible.
OS X performs certain maintenance functions that are scheduled to occur on a daily, weekly, or monthly period. The maintenance scripts run in the early AM only if the computer is turned on 24/7 (no sleep.) If this isn't the case, then an excellent solution is to download and install a shareware utility such as Macaroni, JAW PseudoAnacron, or Anacron that will automate the maintenance activity regardless of whether the computer is turned off or asleep. Dependence upon third-party utilities to run the periodic maintenance scripts was significantly reduced since Tiger. These utilities have limited or no functionality with Snow Leopard or Lion and should not be installed.
OS X automatically defragments files less than 20 MBs in size, so unless you have a disk full of very large files there's little need for defragmenting the hard drive. As for virus protection there are few if any such animals affecting OS X. You can protect the computer easily using the freeware Open Source virus protection software ClamXAV. Personally I would avoid most commercial anti-virus software because of their potential for causing problems. For more about malware see Macintosh Virus Guide.
I would also recommend downloading a utility such as TinkerTool System, OnyX 2.4.3, or Cocktail 5.1.1 that you can use for periodic maintenance such as removing old log files and archives, clearing caches, etc.
For emergency repairs install the freeware utility Applejack. If you cannot start up in OS X, you may be able to start in single-user mode from which you can run Applejack to do a whole set of repair and maintenance routines from the command line. Note that AppleJack 1.5 is required for Leopard. AppleJack 1.6 is compatible with Snow Leopard. There is no confirmation that this version also works with Lion.
When you install any new system software or updates be sure to repair the hard drive and permissions beforehand. I also recommend booting into safe mode before doing system software updates.
Get an external Firewire drive at least equal in size to the internal hard drive and make (and maintain) a bootable clone/backup. You can make a bootable clone using the Restore option of Disk Utility. You can also make and maintain clones with good backup software. My personal recommendations are (order is not significant):
Carbon Copy Cloner
Data Backup
Deja Vu
SuperDuper!
SyncTwoFolders
Synk Pro
Synk Standard
Tri-Backup
Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQs on maintenance, optimization, virus protection, and backup and restore.
Additional suggestions will be found in Mac Maintenance Quick Assist.
Referenced software can be found at CNet Downloads or MacUpdate.
Be sure you have an adequate amount of RAM installed for the number of applications you run concurrently. Be sure you leave a minimum of 10% of the hard drive's capacity as free space.
Adding more RAM, if feasible, and a new, faster hard drive may also help pep it up a little.

HT204053 how do i authorize a computer to where i can download my music off the cloud?

How do i authorize my computer to download music off of the cloud?

If you're 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 you're 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 do i authorize another computer if my original computer is broken?

How do i authorize another computer if my original computer is broken and no longer works???????

You can authorise your account via the Store > Authorise This Computer menu option - if you are using a PC with iTunes 11 on and the menus aren't showing then control-B should get them to show

How do I authorize another computer to use iTunes?

how do I authorize another computer to use iTunes?

For a computer running Mac OS X, move the cursor to the very top of the computer's screen, click on Store in the menu bar, and choose Authorize this Computer.
For a computer 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 do i authorize my computer to ipad?

How do i authorize my computer to ipad?

You don't do that, you just authorize the computer to run iTunes. See this... http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
This should happen automatically when you install iTunes.
What problem are you having?

How do I authorize my computer to rent movies?

How do I authorize my computer to rent movies?

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:

How do I authorize my computer to listen to music?

How do I authorize my computer to listen to music?

See here...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/24247512
For full details... About authorization and deauthorization

HT1495 How do I authorize my computer to play songs in my itunes?

I am trying to play songs on my computer that I have downloaded and when I try to play them it says you must authorize this computer. How do I authorize my computer to play all of my music in itunes?
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