ITune says "This computer is no longer authorized....." but when I go to authorize it it says that it is already authorized.

I have been using the computer for a while and previously successfully sycned. Now when I try to sync it says "This computer is no longer authorized for apps that are installed on the iPhone"my name". Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store? It also shows an old email address that I no longer have access to. When I put in the correct email and password, it says computer is already authorized.
Can anyone help?
Thanks

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I migrated recently my MacBook Pro 15" leopard for a MacBook Pro 13" new generation snow leopard.
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