My computer isn't authorized

I have 2 computer authortized in iTunes, but my new laptop isn't one of them... I have tried to authrorize it, but it didn't work.. Where in the 'store' do I go to authorize this computer, please?

Where in the 'store' do I go to authorize this computer, please?
Lene,
It is not actually in the iTunes Store, it is in the Store menu of iTunes.
To authorize, go to the Store menu item on the iTunes menu bar, and choose "Authorize This Computer..." as shown below.
If by any chance you don't see the menu bar ("File, Edit, View, Controls, Store, Help"), first enable it by using CTRL+B.

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Hello
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389
Best of luck,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
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