ITunes problem authorizing computer.

In iTunes it keeps saying "this computer is not authorized to play......" (a particular song) even though the computer is registered. I have followed all the prompts for troubleshooting but can't seem to get anywhere. Can someone help?

If you have more than one Apple ID (or music downloaded from more than one Apple ID), then you will need to know the password for the Apple ID that was used to download the song. If you do not know it, then you will not be able to play it.
Otherwise, Neil is spot on.

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I did a search of other questions for iTunes and found a fix to this problem. It involved fixing permissions. I wish I had more details, but I can't remember all the details. You will need to search the other questions.

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If you want to deauthorize all of your computers on your acount, go to itunes store and press account. there will be a button to deathorize all. You can only do this once a year. If a computer dies it stays on your account a authorized. Ones you have deauthorized all computers, authorize the ones you want from the drop down menu in the store tab.

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If the above doesn’t do the trick entirely, then use the instructions in the following as it applies to the version of Windows you are using:
HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP
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Download purchased album to another authorized computer?

Hey I was wondering if I could download an album I purchased on one computer to another itunes store authorized computer. I don't want to do this with an ipod or anything. I was wondering if I could just do it through the iTunes store itself. Meaning, I just log on with the other computer and somehow go through the iTunes store to download that album again on the second computer.
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Hi! I'm getting a "not currently available" message when trying to download old itunes music purchases to new "authorized" computer. I was able to download the first 500 songs no problem, but now I keep getting the "not currently available" message. Can u help? Thnx!

Hey SDGardella,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are receiving error 499 when attempting to download purchases from the iTunes Store. The following resource outlines this error message:
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
"Error 499"
This alert occurs due to security software. Follow iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
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I try try to authorize my first itunes on my computer but a message called that I am authorized more than 5 computer but i dont authorize any computer yet what is my problem?

I try try to authorize my first itunes on my computer but a message called that I am authorized more than 5 computer but i dont authorize any computer yet what is my problem?

Hello I BLACK,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If you have never authorized any other computers, this computer might be using multiple iTunes Store authorizations. Please follow the instructions in the following article to deauthorize your computer.
One computer using multiple iTunes Store authorizations
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1206
Take care,
Alex H.

More than half of the songs I've downloaded recently will allow playback because it says my computer is not authorized. When i authorize it, iTunes says my computer is already authorized. But the song still won't play. What gives?

How does one fix the problem of iTunes saying my computer is not authorized to play songs I've recently purchased, even though I continue to sign in for authorization? This is bullcrap.

Okay, that sounds like the dodgy tracks have been getting damaged during the download.
If your country's iTunes Store allows you to redownload purchased tracks, I'd delete your current copies of the dodgy tracks and try redownloading fresh copies. For instructions, see the following document:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Otherwise, I'd report the problem to the iTunes Store.
Log in to the Store. Click on "Account" in your Quick Links. When you're in your Account information screen, go down to Purchase History and click "See all".
Find the items that are not playing properly. If you can't see "Report a Problem" next to the items, click the "Report a problem" button. Now click the "Report a Problem" links next to the items.

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JeffreyTravis:
Let's see if we can find out what the problem is. Try this:
1. Choose Control Panel from the Start Menu.
2. Open Folder Options.
3. From the View tab, turn on this option:
Show hidden files and folders
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Hide protected operating system files.
4. Click OK.
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7. Right-click on that folder and choose Properties.
8. Click the Security tab
9. Select Everyone from the Group or user names list.
10. Use Print Screen to take a screen shot and save it as a Paint document on your desktop.
11. Repeat step 10 for SYSTEM and Administrators from the Group or user names list.
12. Email me those three screen shots.

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