Not authorized for this computer

I just got a new laptop and downloaded iTunes.Then I downloaded Alice In Wonderland from iTunes using a digital copy disc I bought with the DVD. Every time I try to put it on my iPod it tells me it was "not copied to my iPod because it was not authorized for it on this computer." I am not computer savvy so I haven't figured out how to get it authorized. Does anyone know how I can?

Salut!
I have seen similar messages pretty much all the time. The only thing that helps is activating the computer before starting to sync the iphone.
The really annoying thing is, if I don't do that, iTunes will randomly decide that some apps are not authorized and will happily uninstall them.
I wonder what's going on there
cheers
Majello

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