How to deauthorize when computer crashes?

My computer has crashed 5 times now, and when I reinstall iTunes it tells me that I can't play any of the almost 2,000 songs that I've downloaded because this computer is not authorized; that I need to 'deauthorize' other computers. Well all authorizations were on THIS one. How do I go about that?

Deauthorize it from the Store menu even though the computer's not authorized. If that doesn't work, click here for information.
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You need to use the Deauthorize All function. Remote individual deauthorization of a crashed computer isn't possible, and remote deauthorization of a working computer requires VNC access to it.
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HT1420 how to deauthorize a computer that is not with me anymore?

how to deauthorize a computer that is not with me anymore?

If you log into your account via the Store > View Account menu option on your computer's iTunes then on your account's screen (under the 'Apple ID Summary' heading) there should be a 'Computer Authorisations' line with a 'Deauthorise All' button to the right of it - you can only 'deauthorise all' once every 12 months.

Are purchase items are free to re download when computer crash

When computer crash or broken and need to re install or change with new one, are the purchase items we bought before are free to download or have to pay again? Kindly share your experience
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Should all show up as "downloads" in Purchases if you use the same Apple ID.
If you have any trouble, contact the App Store support folks - http://www.apple.com/support/mac/app-store/.
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How can I upload my library from my iPOD to a new itunes account. My old library was lsot when computer crashed.

How can I upload my iPods library into a new iTunes account on a new computer. My old account and lilbrary was lost when my computer crashed.

you cant. You can transfer purchases, but nothing that was not purchased with itunes will transfer.
You can import photos as well.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848

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what version of iPhoto are you using?
what system version are you running?
what do you see when iPhoto opens?
what fixes have you tried?
where is you library located?
did you apply any updates or upgrades just prior to the problem occurring?
are you running a "managed" or "referenced" library?
what type of Mac?
how much free space on your boot drive?
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copied from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766 , About backups

HT1420 how to deauthorize a computer that is not working

I have a few computers on my acct that are no longer working. I can't turn them on to deauthorize them. Is there a way that I can do this from my current computer?

Yes.
For computers: 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 do this once per year.
After you "deauthorize all" your authorized computers, authorize each one as required.
It is also possible to have mistakenly authorized a computer more than once. To fix that:
Open iTunes.
From the Store menu, choose "Deauthorize This Computer…"
Enter your account name and password.
Click OK. A message appears reading "This computer has been successfully deauthorized."
Click OK.
Repeat steps 2 through 5 above. If you see the same message reading: "This computer has been successfully deauthorized," then your computer was using multiple authorizations.
Repeat steps 2 through 5 above until you see a message reading "This computer was not authorized. To authorize this computer, play a song or video you have purchased using this account."

Recovering purchased music when computer crashes

My friends computer has crashed and she lost all of her downloaded music. This made me think about the music I have purchased through the iTunes music store... If my computer crashes and I lose my downloads, is there a way to recover the music I have purchased? Is there a record of my purchases and can I get them again without repurchasing them?

Store policy states that downloads are a one time deal & it's the user's responsibility to backup important files. The store will even send you a reminder to backup your files after every 10-15 downloads. I would strongly suggest that you begin a regular backup program for your music by burning data CD/DVD's or using an external HD. Do not count on the store to allow you to re-download, in case of a disaster, backing up, now, will save you a lot of grief if disaster strikes.

How to deauthorize a computer , that doesn't exist anymore?

I unisnstalled windows , and for some reason when i inserted my ipod to the freshly installed windows+itunes , and logged on my account , iTunes said , that its a new computer and asked me to authorize it , and so i did.
My question is: how can i deauthorize my old version of windows , that doesn't exist anymore?
I also have another question in this topic : When i want to buy items from itunes from a new device , it asks for my bank card number , and takes 1-2 dollars from it. Is this ok?

Take a look at this Apple support article; it may help:
One computer using multiple iTunes Store authorizations
When i want to buy items from itunes from a new device , it asks for my bank card number , and takes 1-2 dollars from it. Is this ok?
I'm not sure what you mean by this. What "items"? If you are referring to music, videos or movies, you get only one download per purchase, so if you buy the items again, whether from another device or the same one, yes, you will be charged again. Only apps allow redownloading without additional charge.
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How to deauthorize failed computer

I have authorized four of my possible five computers in Itunes. I've only ever used one at a time, but the previous three computers have suffered catastrophiic failures and were trashed. My question is how I can deauthorized the old computers so Itunes no longer counts them against me. Also, what happens if my kids keep ruining more computers and I get to computer number six on my account?

"My question is how I can deauthorized the old computers so Itunes no longer counts them against me."
You cannot.
" Also, what happens if my kids keep ruining more computers and I get to computer number six on my account?"
When you reach 5, then deauthorize all, then authorize the actiuve computers.

How to deauthorize my computer if i dont have access to it and i already deauthroized all 5 computers 8 months ago. I need Help

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Authorization and Deauthorization
See iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization for Macs.
See How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld for Windows.
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.
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 can I get a complete history of all the itunes i've purchased through the years? I've lost tunes everytime i have had to change my email address and when I have gotten a new computer.

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