HT1420 How can I de-authorise a computer I no longer own

How can I de-authorise a computer I no longer own

Use the Deauthorize All function described in the article you asked this question from, or if that's not an option, the link to contact the iTunes Store staff.
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HT1420 how do I de- authorise a computer that no longer works or exists??

I am having problems with my iphone, it has been suggested that I sync it with itunes- i hate doing this and use icloud because my desk top computers are in moist enviroments and die after about 18mth to 2years- now the home sharing cant work on this desktop as the 3 dead computers in the past 4 years no longer exist and I have no idea how to remove them from home sharing when they are spare parts for other computers? help if you can ... PLEASE. Di

I'm not sure if this affects Home Sharing or not, but if you have systems that are authorised with an account that no longer exist then you can go to iTunes > iTunes Store > Your account and in there is a way to deauthorise computers from the account side.
Be aware that you can only deauthorise all your systems once ever 6 month (It think it's 6 months).
EDIT : From http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
"In order to enable Home Sharing, Automatic Downloads, or downloading of past purchases, your computer must be authorized for use with your Apple ID."
… so deauthorising your computer will remove them from Home Sharing as well.
Message was edited by: infinite vortex

How can u de-authorise a computer u no longer have access to? if u have already used de-activate all in the last 12 months?

really once every 12 months is a bit silly, it should be unlimited..

Hello tct2125,
In order to deauthorize a machine that you don't have access to (once you've reached the limit), you'll need to deauthorize all computers associated with your account.
To deauthorize all computers associated with your Apple ID
If you need to authorize your new computer and are unable due to already having five authorized computers, you can deauthorize all computers by doing the following:
Click iTunes Store on the left side of iTunes.
If you're not signed in to the store, click the Account button, then enter your account name and password.
Click the Account button again (your Apple ID appears on the button), enter your password, and then click View Account.
In the Account Information window, click Deauthorize All.
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
Cheers,
Allen

HT1420 How can I deauthorize an old computer that I have no access to?

How can I deauthorize an old computer that I have no access to?

You cannot yourself deauthorize a computer that's not working or to which you no longer have access. You can authorize a total of up to five systems, so unless you've hit that limit it's probably not really important that you deauthorize your dead unit now. Once you reach five total authorizations, a button will appear in your iTunes Store account that will allow you to deauthorize all your systems, so that would at that time recover the now-useless authorization.
If for some reason you really feel you need to deauthorize a system and you're not at the five-system limit, you can try contacting the iTunes Store customer support department through their Contact form (follow the on-screen instructions) and explaining the problem to them. They might be willing to clear your authorizations for you.
Regards

HT1420 How can i de-authorise all computers if i've already done it once this year?

How can I de-authorise my computers if i've already done it once this year?
Erica

Click here and ask the iTunes Store staff for assistance. Only they can perform a second Deauthorize All before the year ends.
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HT1420 How do I re authorise my computer?

I recently got a new imac and my ipod wasnt updating so I de authorised the computer accidentally. Now I can work out how to re authorise my new computer!??

It's done via the Store drop-down menu at the top of iTunes e.g.

HT1420 how can i deauthorize an old computer

Can anyone tell me how i can deathorize an old computer, so i can sync my iphone to this computer.

iTunes > Store > "Deauthorize this Computer..."
You can deauthorize 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.

HT1420 How do I deauthorize an old computer that no longer has internet access? Can I do it from a different computer?

I have an old computer with music on it. I can't get the internet on that computer anymore. I want to deauthorize it and authorize another one. Can I deauthorize a computer from a different computer? Thanks.

Only through the Deauthorize All function or by logging into it through Virtual Network Computing.
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HT1420 how do i re authorise my computer for I tunes as I have now deauthorised them all

I have just deauthorised all my computers for I tunes and now wish to reauthorise my laptop whicjh has just had a new hard drive installed and I am unable to do so despite reading instructions from Apple.

You should be able to do it via the Store menu at the top of iTunes (if are on iTunes 11 on a PC then try pressing Alt-S and the Store menu should appear) e.g

How do i delete an ipod or computer i no longer own from home sharing?

I just downloaded itunes to my new laptop and tried to sign in to home sharing and it didn't let me since i reached the max of 5 computers or devices. I dont even remember all the devices logged onto my profile. How can remove or deactivate a device i no longer own?

I don't think that there is a limit for home sharing.
I assume you mean authorizing your computer. You can only authorize computers 5 at a time.
You will need to deauthorize all, then authorize the computers you want.
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization

HT1349 How do I de authorise a computer that died unexpectedly.

How do I de authorise a computer that died unexpectedly?

You actually have to use the computer itself in order to deauthorize that computer - if that is the only computer that you want to deauthorize - or you can deauthorize all computers - and then authorize them all over again. Read this for more info.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
I had an iMac die on me about two years ago and was not able to deauthorize it for the reason explained above. I did not want to deauthorize and then authorize my other 3 computers, so I plan on not worrying about it until I reach the 5 computer limit. That is my advice to you as well - if you have not yet reached the limit - don't worry about it.

My macbook pro no longer connects to my TV with the mini dvi to hdmi adapter. A while ago the computer fell down and hit the cable. How can I tell if the computer is working ok. Doesn't show mirroring any more.

My macbook pro no longer connects to my TV with the mini dvi to hdmi adapter. A while ago the computer fell down and hit the cable. How can I tell if the computer is working ok. Doesn't show mirroring any more. Was working while watching a movie but when I pulled it out from the computer and put it back in the system would no longer mirrorr the screen on the TV.

The best option is an appointment at an Apple store genius bar. The evaluation will be for FREE!
Ciao.

How can I use a new computer without deleting everything on iPod?

Hey Guys
I need a bit of help.
My old computer died, it was running Windows XP. I've got myself a new computer running Windows 7.
I have a copy of my iTunes folders from my old computer (taken 2 days before it died)
How can I use a new computer without deleting everything on iPod touch?
I've imported all the folders (music, apps etc) into the new computer's iTunes, but when I sync my iPod
I receive a window asking if i want to sync i need to erase and replace with the iTunes library on the computer.
I particularly don't want to do this.
My wife also uses my iTunes for her iPhone.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Make a backup of the iPod by connecting the iPod to the computer and right clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and selecting Backup. Then restore the iPod from that backup and sync as necessary.

I have just a zip file labelled invoice_ 111916734.zip. Is this mal ware how can I tell if my computer is now damaged and what can I do to correct this. Whe

I have just opened what i think is a fake email. It said please see attached copy of the original invoice. It then Had a single zip file beneath the text.
I thought it looked a bit odd but I was worried that someone had billed me accidentally for something and I tried to open the attached zip file.
The file would not open but I think it downloaded I clicked on what I thought were the downloads which would not open and I trashed them.
Is this malware. How can I telll if my computer is damaged and what can I do to rectify any damage.
The zip file was labelled as
Invoice _ 111916734.zip
Thank you
I have an imac running mac osx running 10.9.2
Thank you

Put the message in the Trash and then empty the Trash.

How can I deactivate an old computer that I know longer have?

How can I deactivate an old computer that I know longer have? I own two computers and Adobe permits two computers on a subscription. However, when I bought my third new computer and didn't deactivate my old computer, I did not notify Adobe. Now, there is a message saying that I must deactivate the old computer to register the new computer. I don't know how to do this. Can anyone help?

You cannot yourself deauthorize a computer that's not working or to which you no longer have access. You can authorize a total of up to five systems, so unless you've hit that limit it's probably not really important that you deauthorize your dead unit now. Once you reach five total authorizations, a button will appear in your iTunes Store account that will allow you to deauthorize all your systems, so that would at that time recover the now-useless authorization.
If for some reason you really feel you need to deauthorize a system and you're not at the five-system limit, you can try contacting the iTunes Store customer support department through their Contact form (follow the on-screen instructions) and explaining the problem to them. They might be willing to clear your authorizations for you.
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HT1420 How can I de-authorise a computer I no longer own

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