I cannot play a song I purchased. The message says the computer is not authorized. I deauthorized and reauthorized it and it still will not work. Should i delete the song and download it again?

The message says the computer is not authorized. I deauthorized and reauthorized it and it still will not work. Should i delete the song and download it again?

Should i delete the song and download it again?
Yes ... if just one song on an album is doing that, it usually means you've got a damaged file on your hands.

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