I need to de-authorize my old computer.

I need to de-authorize my old computer. The problem is I broke it and I can't get into iTunes to de-authorize it. I need to authorize my new computer. Help me please!

Use the Deauthorize All command documented in this article. If that's not an option, use the 'contact iTunes Store support' link at the bottom of it.
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I need to de-authorize my old computer - had to buy a new one today because the old one got wet...I can't see the old screen - but can't use the new one until I can deauthorize the old one...is this a catch 22?

How do I de-authrorize an old computer? I can't access it because it got wet...I can't activate the new one until I deauthroize the old one...seems like a chicken and egg thing...?

Authorization and Deauthorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.
More On De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

How do i move ipod nano content to a new Windows computer? My old computer died and when i try to sync to itunes on my new Windows computer, it says it will erase what's on the ipod. I can't seem to de-authorize the old computer (it's been recycled).

Hi, I'm an ipod newbie, and unsure of what product i have-i believe it's an ipod nano, but can't seem to find any info on itunes that will identify my product.
how do i move ipod nano music to a new Windows 7 computer? My old computer died and when i try to sync to itunes on my new Windows computer, it says it will erase what's on the ipod. I can't seem to de-authorize the old computer (it's been recycled). Does this mean I have to start all over and read in my CD's into itunes? seems very inflexible/inelegant...
thanks for your help, sorry if this question has already been answered before!

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HT1420 How do I de-authorize an old computer after a hard drive upgrade?

I wanted to authorize my laptop, but I need to de-authorize my desktop computer's previously authorized hard drives that have crashed and were replaced (more than once) bringing my total to 5 computers. Any options?

Authorization and Deauthorization
See iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization for Macs.
See How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld for Windows.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it.
More On De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

Removed authorization on old computer, but iTunes still tells me I have 5 authorizations in iTunes on other computers, and I need to remove one before I can auth. my new mac! arrrgh!!

I'm trying to authorize my new mac in iTunes, but it keeps telling me i need to remove one authorization from another computer.
I removed the authorization from my old laptop - but it STILL tells me i need to remove one authorization before my new mac can be authorized!! I even removed iTunes on the old computer, but it still doesn't work! What do I do?? I want the music from my iMac to be on my MacBook as well!

Once a year, you can also perform a step called "deauthorize all computers associated with your Apple ID". It will clear all 5 authorizations so you can reauthorize the one you want.
Follow the procedure here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420

HT1727 I did not de-authorize my old computer, and now no longer have it. Can I still get info from that computer onto my new one

I did not de authorize my old comp. I no longer have my old computer. Garbage. Now I am having trouble Backing up my I Phone 4S to my new HP computer. I m getting the message that My phone is
synced with I Tunes Library in TRAVEL. Do you want to erace this phone? Erace and Sync No, I dont want to Erace
Also the money I spent on my Older model MAC, is out of date. Needs a battery. Cant find one, anywhere. Like Apple does not sell them, and It will NOT do APPS
Any help on this, Thank you
Dee

So basically you are saying you have a New Computer and you do not have access to your Old Computer and you did not Create and Maintain a Backup of iTunes... Correct.?
And you want to Sync your iPhone to the New Computer... and your New Computer is Authorised...?
See these 2 Links...
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
Syncing to a New Computer...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
After you get this issue resolved... suggest you Create and Maintain a Backup of iTunes and any other Precious / Important Content you cannot afford to lose.

Do I need to de-authorize my old 2007 MBP before migrating to a new one?re mi

Will the new MBP have all my iPad apps and data in the right place after migrating and with the correct permissions?
Also, is the set-up assistant smart enough to leave all the old PPC programs and associated system files behind? I don't want the clog up the new machine with old irrelevant stuff.
Thanks a mil.
Ros

Okay, I just read this on anther thread:
Also remember any old PowerPC (PPC) based apps will migrate but they will not run in ML so you need to either replace or update them prior to migration.
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Dorothyann

two concurrent installations and activations is correct.
startyour dying computer, open ps and click help>deactivate.
then install your ps cs5 on your new computer.
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How to recover Itunes purchases when you can't de-authorize your old computer?

Ok, My HP laptop just recently died on me. Luckily I managed to store alot of my files/music, etc... before it finally went.(it was 4 years old and the hard drive was just done) I just bought a Macbook pro yesterday and while I was setting it up started sorting out my music first, upon this I tried to reinstall my itunes purchases but it says that I have to deauthorize them on my old computer... That's impossible for me. How do I go about getting them back?

CJWright14 wrote:
I tried to reinstall my itunes purchases but it says that I have to deauthorize them on my old computer... T
Perhaps you would give the exact message as I have never heard of that one before.

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Need to de-authorize a dead computer

To All Interested,
I need to deauthorize a mac mini, that has died, and been sent back to apple. I was unable to deauthorize it, as it was dead. I am unable to deauthorize all computers until August of next year, and I can't wait that long. Any suggestions? Also, why am I not allowed to view my purchased media on anything I like?

You would need to contact itunes support and ask if they would allow another deauthorize all.
"Also, why am I not allowed to view my purchased media on anything I like?"
No idea what you mean. Please explain

Moving files from old computer to new

I have purchased my daughter a Powerbook 1.3 Ghz and need to move her files, applications, etc., from her old Powerbook 400 mhz to the new one. I have an external firewire drive that will make this easy, I think, but I am concerned about what exactly to move so that her safari bookmarks and her iTunes playlists, preferences, etc., all make the jump.
I'm sure there is a trick to doing this. I just don't know what it is.
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This should help:
Folders You Can Move to Your new Mac
From the Home folder copy the contents of Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Preferences/com.apple.mail.plist (* This is a very important file which contains all email account settings and general mail preferences.)
/Home/Library/Preferences/ copy any preferences needed for third-party applications
/Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
If you want cookies:
/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist
/Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data
Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft
For FireFox:
/Home/Library/Applications Support/FireFox
/Home/Library/Preferences/org.mozilla.firefox.plist
Credit goes to another forum user for this information.
If you have DRM protected tunes and/or tunes purchased from the iTunes Store, then be sure you de-authorize the old computer before moving the iTunes library and re-authorizing the new computer after the library has been moved.
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I have transferred bookmarks from foxfire on old computer to foxfire on new computer.
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Remove the files in the updates and updates\0 folder:
*C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Mozilla Firefox\updates
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*C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\updates
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