New computer but "not authorized" error

I recently got a new computer and followed the steps here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
to move all my music from the old to the new computer. Everythnig worked fine untill I tried to update my ipod. When I did this I get an error essentially saying that some of my songs were not updated because I am not authorized to play them. What does this mean? I have read some posts but have not found a clear answer to my problem. I wonder if I need to deauthorize the old computer first? I have not done that yet because I am not sure. Any help would be appreciated. CUrrently I have three ipods in the family with three seperate accounts and itunes on 5 computers. Thanks

Paul,
I am no expert but I am pretty sure there is a max of 5 authorized computers. I also ran into this today when I tried to download some tunes to my daughter's new nano (I had only 1 computer authorized). Try clicking on a downloaded song (and let it start to play in iTunes)..a message will pop up that the computer is now authorized (unless you have hit the max). Hope it works for you.
Bergie
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