HT4972 what happens if original itunes account is no longer accessible

my original itunes account is no longer available to me.  My computer crashed and i have since been using another computer. I need to update my ipad.  Do I have any options but to sync to this new computer?
Thank you for your help

If you have another computer, you can authorize that computer with your Apple ID and Password. [Store - Authorize This Computer]
Then, in settings, set it up to NOT automatically sync your iPad when it is recognized in iTunes. [Edit > Preferences > Devices > Prevent iPods, iPads, iPhones From Syncing Automatically]
Now, connect your iPad to your computer with iTunes open.
Once iPad is recognized on the left side of iTunes Screen, right click it and choose Transfer Purchases.
From then on, you can update and use iTunes on that computer just like your old computer. 

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