HT1420 How do I deauthorize a computer that is no longer functional or has been stolen...

...since I have had both happen to two laptops recently and now I can't authorize a 6th (but in reality a 4th) computer...seems a bit like needing the key to get inside, but the key is locked in the house. So if I have 5 computers stolen I would need to go find those who stole it to deauthorize? Come on now. If I am incorrect and there is in fact another way, then at minimum more information needs to be represented regarding the proper procedure to achieve my goal of deauthorizing an inaccessable computer. I cannot be the only one who has faced this conundrum. Eventually if 5 computers fail beyond repair or are stolen and I can't gain access to deauthorize them then I will have NO access to my own songs. That is unnacceptable at best, and the way I see it potentially illegal.

I was worried I'd get completely locked out if I did that. I don't assume it's going to function logically when it comes to software...So deauthorize all and then reauthorize the ones I want authorized?

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  • HT1420 How do I deauthorize a computer that has crashed and can't be restarted?

    How do I deauthorize a computer that has crashed and can't be restarted?

    You don't, nor do you need to.
    When you reach the limit of 5 then you can deauthorize all.

  • HT1420 How can i deauthorize a computer that once was authorized then I had to reinstall (windows 7) like 3 times and reload itunes reach time to get this authorization crap. I only have 3 computers actually authorized. This one is the 4th. This is ridicu

    How can i deauthorize a computer that once was authorized then I had to reinstall (windows 7) like 3 times and reload itunes reach time to get this authorization crap. I only have 3 computers actually authorized. This one is the 4th. This is ridicules.

    If you've got 5 computers authorised for the account in question, and you need to free up authorizations, I'd do a "Deauthorize All" from one of the computers you have access to, and then reauthorize the computers you have access to.
    For instructions, see the following document:
    iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization
    (Best to deauthorise a computer before you reinstall the OS on it.)

  • HT1420 how do i Deauthorize a computer that has had the hard drive lock up and can not get it working

    how do  i deauthorize a computer that has had the hard drive lock up and can not get it working

    You can only deauthorise individual computers directly on them. Otherwise if you've reached the 5 computer limit, then you should be able to log into your iTunes account and 'deauthorise all' (which you can only do once every 12 months) and you can then (re-)authorise up to 5 computers : authorising and deauthorising.

  • HT1420 How can I deauthorize a computer that is not hooked up

    I am new to Mac's. While I do have iphone and iPad I am trying to learn to navigate this Computer and having trouble hooking up my iTunes. It says I have to deactivate one computer but the only one I would like to deactivate is the olod one which is not hooked up. What should I do to fix this?

    You cannot deauthorize a computer that you do not have access to.
    You would have to deauthorize all, then authorize the active computers.

  • How can I deauthorize a computer that can no longer connect to the internet or is no longer working ?

    How can I deauthorize Itunes on a computer that can no longer connect to the internet or is no longer working ?

    You can't, which shouldn't be a problem unless you have 4 other computers authorized with the iTunes account and you need to authorize another.
    Once you have authorized 5 computers, you can de-authorize all computere from a computer that is currently authorized followed re-authorizing the current active computers that need to be authorized.

  • How can you deauthorize a computer that you no longer have?

    How can I deauthorize a computer I no longer have? I was trying to sign into my itunes on my computer and it said that it was already being used on 5 other computers and that I would have to deauthorize one of them before I could sign in. I don't have any of those computers anymore so what needs to be done?

    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.
    For more information on authorization and de-authorization: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.

  • HT1420 how do I deauthorize a computer that has crashed and cannot be recovered

    One of my 5 authorized computer crashed can could not be recovered.  How do I deauthorize it?

    There is no reason to do so unless you have reached the max of 5.
    If you have reached the max of 5, use the instructions in the link from which you posted your question to deauthorize all then authorize the computers you actually have.

  • How do i deauthorize a computer that i no longer have access to?

    i recently got a new laptop....i tried to purchase new music from the music store, but it is stating i need to deauthorize my old computers in order to authorize this one. i no longer have access to those old computers, so how do i do this?
    thanks
    ibm thinkpad   Windows XP  

    If you find you have reached 5 authorizations due to system upgrades, you can reset your authorization count by clicking Deauthorize All in the Account Information screen. Note: You may only use this feature once per year. The Deauthorize All button will not appear if you have fewer than 5 authorized computers or if you have used this option within the last 12 months.
    in itunes 7 you can access your account by going into the music store and clicking the account link on the right hand side of the music store then sign in using your account details

  • How do I deauthorize a computer that does not have access to the internet

    How does one deauthorize a computer that cannot connect to the internet?

    You can deauthorize all computers linked to your Apple ID from another computer with Internet access.
    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.
    Note: You may only use this feature once per year. The Deauthorize All button will not appear if you have fewer than two authorized computers. If you need assistance on using this feature, please contact iTunes Store support via email (http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/).
    (from http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420)

  • HT1420 how can i deauthorized a computer that has crashed. i have hit my limit but i have no way to access itunes on those computers

    How can I deauthorize my computer that has crashed. I have hit my limit but have no way to access itunes on any of those computers

    By using the Deauthorize All function.
    (69001)

  • How can i deauthorize a computer that crashed and is now in the trash world? i purchased a new laptop and need to authorize my computer

    how can i deauthorize a computer that crashed and is now in the trash world? i purchased a new laptop and need to authorize my computer

    You cannot, nor do you need to, until you reach the limit of 5.  Once you reach 5, then you can deauthorize all, and then authorize the active computers.

  • HT4759 How can I turn my location on on my iphone5 as it has been stolen?

    How can I turn my location on on my iphone5 as it has been stolen?

    If you set up iCloud and turned on Find My iPhone before it was stolen, you may be able to track it on icloud.com from a computer (see http://help.apple.com/icloud/#mmfc0f2442).  It must be turned on, have a connection to the internet, and still have your iCloud settings enabled to do so.
    If you didn't do this before it was stolen, there is no way to track it.

  • HT1420 How do I deauthorize ONE computer?  All I see in account information is an option to deauthorize ALL computers.  I see where it says to deauthorize them all and then re-authorize the ones still in use but I do not want to do that.

    How do I deauthorize ONE computer?  All I see in account information is the option to deauthorize ALL computers.  I do not want to do this.  I authorized an iPad at my previous employer (school for Autism) and want to leave that one authorized so the students will still have access to the apps and music.  How can I just deauthorize the desktop (windows) that I no longer use?

    I am in a similar situation. Hoping there has been an update to fix this problem by now.... I do NOT want to deauthorize all 5 computers, AT ALL. I only want to deauthorize 1 computer I do not have anymore! Because there is no way I'd ever want to deal with re authorizing the other 4, when I only need to deauthorize ONE.
    Have they patched this problem yet?

  • HT1420 how can i deauthorize ONE computer with a DIFFERENT COMPUTER

    how can i deauthorize ONE computer with a DIFFERENT COMPUTER?

    You can't without being at that computer, you can only deauthorize all.

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