HT1420 What happens if I accidentally deauthorize a computer

Just had a heck of a time transferring all my music from my pc to my new Mac. I'm scared what deauthorizing could have done or could do if I need to do it to remove old computers.

You can just reauthorize it; while it won't affect the iTunes library, it should be backed up. Deauthorize a computer before you sell it, give it away, upgrade it, or reinstall the OS on it.
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HT1420 What happens when you rebuild the same computer - how to deauthorize?

Over the past 6 or 7 years I have rebuilt and replaced computers, how do I deauthroize computers that no longer exist so I can continue to use what I have actually purchased? I am limited to 5 computers and apple thinks that as simultaneous however limits to a total of 5 machines regardless of how many years since the authorizations have occured.

You may or may not be able to remove those authorizations via the Deauthorize Computer command if that computer has a bootable OS on it. If it doesn't work, use the Deauthorize All function.
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HT204476 So what happens if I accidentally delete the Migrated Aperture Library?

Just read the Help note on Apple's site about how Photos doesn't actually take up additional space on my hard drive. To be honest, that wasn't clear to me when I was looking around my Pictures directory this morning and I almost deleted the original Aperture Library.
What happens if I do?

I think I misread your question.
The way In understand it is that the hardlinks when associated with multiple folders result in more than 1 folder referencing the same files - so long as 1 folder is referencing the items the original files do not delete - where are they? - I suspect to the user that is hidden and if you get rid of Aperture library the original files stay somewhere in the file system but remain associated to the Photos library.
I agree for those of us who worry about things like this there's a concern we'll inadvertently delete originals, but I believe TD's advice is correct.
Either way, I would probably make a backup of any library I was about to delete to an external drive plus/minus Time Machine to be on the safe side.
Unless you really need to delete Aperture library might be as well just to leave it and ignore it until you're happy Photos does what you need.

HT1420 What do I do if my old computer died, so there was no warning or time to "deauthorize" the old computer?

What do I do if my old computer died, so there was no warning or time "deauthorize" the old computer? I want itunes on my other computers, but cannot get it off of the old one in order to be able to have my new computer be the "5th". Why is there even a limit like 5 ? In a family of 6, that makes no sense!!

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

What happened to the volume symbol on computer?

do i need to defrag my apple at times?
what happen to the volume symbol that use to appear at upper right corner?
can i download from apple store a microsoft version to print labels?
how do i print out just a document and not have email messages print out as well?

do i need to defrag my apple at times?
No. You never need to defragment a Mac.
what happen to the volume symbol that use to appear at upper right corner?
Menu bar:  > System Preferences... > Sound > Show volume in menu bar
can i download from apple store a microsoft version to print labels?
What?
how do i print out just a document and not have email messages print out as well?
You can use AirPrint to print documents to AirPrint-compatible printers. If your printer is not AirPrint-compatible, then you can try a third-party app such as Printer Pro.

What happens when I reach my authorize computer limit? Windows crashed

I caught a virus and now I have to restore my entire computer, but I can't connect to the Internet to deauthorize my computer. So now I'm afraid I will go over the limit. Is there some way apple can set my limit back? I seriously hope so. Any advice would be appreciated.

Click here for information, or fill out this form.
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HT1420 what happens to my music when i deauthorize my computer

just like the title will i lose it ? can i transfer it to my new mac. after i deauthorze the old mac? thanks

1. No. Back it up anyway.
2. Yes.
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HT1420 what if I can't deauthorize any of my other Itunes acounts?

all my other computers with Itunes on it have crased and could not be fixed or we have sold so there is no way to deautherize them what should I do?

Call Apple. 800-275-2273 in the U.S.A. and I think Canada.

TS2755 What happens if I accidentally delete messages

So i accidentally deleted messages of me and my best guy friend and i tried restoring my phone hoping they would come back but they didnt. is there anyway to get them back

Unless you had those messages in a backup, there is no way to restore them once deleted. You can try looking into third party computer programs that might help but there is no official Apple way.

HT1420 what is the article number to authorize computer to play itune store purchases? Can someone help me?

Can someone help me find the article number?

Seems you found it yourself, it's the same article from which your question was posted.

What happens when I get a new computer?

Got a new computer. Apple software shows up as still being loaded on computer but I cannot sync the Ipod to the computer. Tried deleting the software and starting over but I can't remember how I originally set it up since its been over two years now. Was hoping I would just plug the Ipod into the computer and it would show up with step by step to do...but nothing. Help? Anyone know how to start over? Everything is still on my Ipod. Just need to get it synced to computer.

Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

What happens if i purchase apps when home page limit is exceeded already

New to iPhone. I know iPhone 5 has the limit of 11 pages of home screen, and I wonder what happens if I accidentally continue to buy apps when it's already over the limit. Will it warn me or it will start removing apps to make room for new ones?

The apps will still download to your phone, they just won't be on your home screen. You can still access the apps by searching for their names. To do a search, from your home screen, swipe from left to right until you see the search screen.
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I have a MacBook running OS X v10.6.8 and I'm trying to upgrade to Mouton Lion but I can"t download it from the app store. It says I need a intel core duo which i have. does anyone know whats happening here?

I have a MacBook running OS X v10.6.8 and I'm trying to upgrade to Mouton Lion but I can"t download it from the app store. It says I need a intel core duo which i have. does anyone know whats happening here?

Check that your computer is compatible with Mountain Lion.
To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System Information.
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) model number 5,1 or higher
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
Your Mac needs:
OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
2 GB or more of memory (More is better - 4 GB minimum seems to be the consensus)
8 GB or more of available space
If your computer isn't compatible, you might be able to upgrade to Lion.
Computer Compatibility - Lion
Check to make sure your applications are compatible. PowerPC applications are no longer supported.
Application Compatibility
You can also check which applications are PowerPC by going to the  menu, select About this Mac, click on More info…, then click System Report and select Software/Applications.

What happened? And why?...I had to press the start button...

I was in class this morning and used my computer as usual. When the class finished I tried putting it to sleep, but it wouldn't work. Since I had to rush out I just put the lid down and went back home. When I got back home I took out the computer and apparently it was still on! (even though the lid was down). Obvioulsy my computer sleeve was hot and so was my computer. After a while, I tried re-starting it but it wouldn't respond. SO I was forced to press the start button. What happened and why wouldn't my computer sleep? What would you recomend me to do in these cases? And the fact that it was on while in the case, was this bad?

Can't tell you exactly what happened, but if the problem persists, you may want to try an SMC reset, wich addresses many sleep and shutdown issues:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303319
Hope this helps,

HT1420 What will happen to my devices when i deauthorize my computer?

I just got a new computer and i wanted to authorize it but i have 5 computers authorized. Since all five computers are now not working i would have to deauthorize all of them but my ipad is on one of those computers and i am wondering if my ipad would break if i had deauthorize the computer it was on.

Ipads are NOT authorized at all.
Authorization applies ONLY to computers, not ipad/iphone/Apple tv/ipod

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