My music files won't transfer to itunes...

All of my music files from my hard drive are either mp3's or wma's that I have ripped from my own cd's. Why are some of them not transferring to my itunes library? what can I do to transfer them?

The computer has to be authorized for the account that purcchased the media.
What error message are you getting when you try to lauthorize the computer for that account?
Is there a way to find my Apple ID Name if I can't remember it?
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If you've forgotten your Apple ID Password or want to change it, go to My Apple ID and follow the instructions. SeeChanging your Apple ID password if you'd like more information.

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