HT1420 How can I reauthorize my computer? There is nothing for me to click on so I don't know what to do.
Since the iOS7 upgrade I have had nothing but issues with my iPhone 4. I have redone everything I can, took iTunes off the PC and reloaded. I deauthorized all computers and went to re-authorize my laptop and there is no place to click to reauthorize it. HELP! About ready to throw this all out the window!
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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HT1420 how can i deauthorize ONE computer with a DIFFERENT COMPUTER
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HT1420 how can you tell which computer is authorized inorder to reauthorize?
HI I just purchased a new mac. I previously had a pc. I just went to itunes to play a song. When I went to log in, it told me that I had 5 authorized users on the account already. How can I tell who the 5 are or choose which one to deauthorize?
No, you cannot.
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.
Also, see iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization. -
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In iTunes pull down Store menu > Authorize and type the credentials.
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