I want to reboot my computer to factory settings...

...this will mean i have to reinstall itunes onto my computer. When I login to my account, will this count as another computer on my account that goes towards the restriction of 5 computers allowed? My first computer with itunes crashed and now I am on my second so that takes 2 out of 5 and I set up homesharring wiht my girlfriend so I have used 3 out of 5 computers that itunes allows. I don't want to use another if I am installing itunes onto the same computer.  I don't see how I am restricted to only using my account on 5 computers, in todays modern world people go through computers fairly quickly. Can I take my original computer off my list since it is no longer in service?

1. Before restoring the computer, choose Deauthorize Computer from the Store menu in iTunes.
2. Not without using the Deauthorize All function, which isn't available until you've reached 5 simultaneous authorizations.
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