I cannot authorize my new computer in iTunes because I hit the 5 device limit. However, I cannot deauthorize the old one because it's gone. I also cannot use the deauthorize all computers button because I did last year when I was replacing computers. Is t

I cannot authorize my new computer in iTunes because I hit the 5 device limit. However, I cannot deauthorize the old one because it's gone. I also cannot use the deauthorize all computers button because I did last year when I was replacing computers. Is there any other way of deauthorizing computers that no longer exist?

harishassan16 wrote:
... Is there any other way of deauthorizing computers that no longer exist?
If you no longer have, or access to, the computer(s) you want to deauthorise,
Log in to iTunes, go to "view your account info" on the itunes store, deauthorise all five,
(Please Note: this can only be done Once every 12 months)
Then re-authorize your current Computer(s) one at a time..
Authorise / Deauthorise About
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
harishassan16 wrote:
... I also cannot use the deauthorize all computers button because I did last year ...
Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
Use this Link > Apple Support iTunes Store Contact

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