My iPod keeps thinking I'm using a new computer
Since I bought my iPod Mini about 18 months ago I've had to format my hard drive several times as most people will do when Windows throws a wobbly every now and then. I keep backups off all my music and iTunes libraries.
My problem is that my iPod was registered for my current PC; but whenever I re-install iTunes and log into it I get a message saying I have used up one of the 5 times I'm allowed to register my iPod on a computer. What happens if I use up those 5 times? I haven't changed my computer or tried to put my iPod on a different computer, and yet it thinks I'm using a different PC each time I have to format it. I've searched the forums and looked about on the iTunes website but haven't seen anything that can help me with this. I don't want to be blocked out from using my iPod if something goes wrong with my PC in the future.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
PC Windows XP
PC Windows XP
If you reached the limit of 5 authorizations, you can de-authorize them all once a year: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation
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