HT1420 I replaced my hard drive now cannot get itunes to authorize this same computer because I guess the drive ID is different. What a pain in the butt this system is.

Replaced my hard drive now Itunes tells me I have more computers that authorized.
I cannot deauthorize this computer as it is the one I use all the time and two of the others are long gone.
What a PITA
Thanks

Boot up from your Snow Leopard Install DVD while holding down the "c" key.
Select the language you wish to use, and then choose "Disk Utility" from the menu bar.
Your HD should appear in a panel on the left hand side of the window which opens. Select it and then click on the "repair disk" button in the right hand section of the window.
If Disk First aid is unable to complete the repair you will need to use a stronger 3rd party utility like DiskWarrior or TechTool Pro.
Once this process has been completed restart your computer.
Utilities & info regarding checking your HD space:
Where did my Disk Space go?
Slimming your hard drive
Seven ways to free up drive space
OmniDiskSweeper is a free utility that checks HD space.
FreeSpace cost $1 or is a free utility that checks HD space.
SpaceControl is a free utility that checks HD space.
Disk Inventory X
WhatSize
SpaceControl

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