I have a new computer, many of my old tunes and videos were attached to e-mail that no longer exists..can't access them anymore, what can i do?

I recently bought a new computer, when i set up itunes I found that I no longer had access to many of my tunes and videos as they were for an e-mail account which I no longer have or know the password to...is there a solution to restoring access to itmes that I previsouly purchased under a dead account?

iTunes purchases are permanently tied to the ID they were purchased with.
Contact iTunes Customer Support if you have forgotten the password to that account and they can assist you.

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