ITunes authenticates/authorizes new coputer, but still refuses to play

I recently had to back up my music library on external HD, then reformatted my computer back to factory specs. I reinstall iTunes and sign in. try to play purchased music, it prompts me for ID and password. It authenticates and authorizes the computer and even plays a purchased song or two. But then stops! I try to start a purchased song and it prompts me to sign back in. It authenticates and authorizes the computer just fine but Still Rufuses to play the song despite that!
Any clue??
thanks

Well since you reformatted make sure you have installed all the updates from microsofts windows update site first for windows.
THen make sure you goto the PC makers site and install updates for your model
In iTUnes goto Store>Deauthorize computer over and over til you get the message "THis PC has not been authorized"
Antivirus MIGHT be interfering with itunes writting to its hidden files authorizing your PC, so disable it then click a song to play it and authorize the PC.
After that turn your antivirus back on

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