Playing an album in ATV- must authorize...

trying to play an album from my iTunes library. ATV says need to authorize before can play- gives instructions to authorize this computer- get message "this computer is already authorized" still not able to play album through ATV???

It gives you the steps. Settings > iTunes Store.

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There's a couple of ways to get through to the authorisation controls in the 11.0.x versions.
The control is still in the Store menu, but first (if you're using iTunes versions 11.0.x) you might need to bring up the menu bar to see the Store menu.
If you're using 11.0.x, click on the wee boxy icon up in the top-left corner of your iTunes to see the "Show Menu Bar" control, as per the following screenshot:
Then you'll find the control in the Store menu:
Alternatively, if you don't want to bring up the menu bar, it's still possible to get into the authorise controls via nested menus accessible from the wee boxy icon. Here's a screenshot of where to find them:

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Tigon's already got you covered here. But I'll chime in with some English localisation advice.
There's a couple of ways to get through to the authorisation controls in the 11.0.x versions.
The control is still in the Store menu, but first (if you're using iTunes versions 11.0.x) you might need to bring up the menu bar to see the Store menu.
If you're using 11.0.x, click on the wee boxy icon up in the top-left corner of your iTunes to see the "Show Menu Bar" control, as per the following screenshot:
Then you'll find the control in the Store menu:
Alternatively, if you don't want to bring up the menu bar, it's still possible to get into the authorise controls via nested menus accessible from the wee boxy icon. Here's a screenshot of where to find them:

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How do you play an album in the correct order?

Just bought an ATV. 160GB model, software version 2.3.
I've synched it to my MacBook's iTunes library, and it plays music fine. However, I can't find a way to simply play an album in the correct sequence. If I navigate to an album and open, the only options are to shuffle the songs (which I don't want to do!), or to play one track at a time. I assumed that if I played the 1st track, it would continue to play the rest of the album (as iTunes does on my Macs and PCs), but it just plays the 1st track and stops.
I've looked through all the settings in the ATV, but can't find anything to change this. I hope I'm being stupid, and have missed something really obvious, but at the moment this is doing my head in! Can anyone help??
Thanks!

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... I assumed that if I played the 1st track, it would continue to play the rest of the album (as iTunes does on my Macs and PCs),...
You assumed correctly, and it should continue to play the rest of the album in order. Does this happen to all your albums. Have you tried restarting the tv.

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I just download Itunes in a "new Computer" but each song only plays for 1.30 minutes , so I understand that I have to place it i nthe cloud , when I try I git this winodw that says: you must authorize this computer before download previous purchases. Doesnt show me what do I have to do next

You can authorise your account via the Store drop-down menu at the top of iTunes (if you are using iTunes 11 on a PC then control-B should get the menus to show)
e.g.
You can't put songs into the cloud yourself unless you subscribe to iTunes Match and upload them from your computer's iTunes to it. If you want to redownload your iTunes purchased music then you might be able to via the Purchased link under Quicklinks on the right-hand side of the iTunes store home page (redownloading music isn't possible in all countries) :
Or you can copy your library from your old computer : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Or from your backup (File > Add To Library)

I'mtrying to transfer my iTunesfrom an old computer (under XP) to a new computer (W/7). I have successfully downloaded iTunes and some of my library, but when I try to play tghem it says I must authoruize my computer. How do I do that?

I'm trying to transfer iTunes from my old computer (under XP) to a new computer under (W/7). I've downloaded iTunes successfully, but when I try to play something from my library it says I must authorize my computer. How do I do that?

Hello Ned,
Congratulations on your new computer! It sounds like you need to authorize it with your Apple ID. Use these steps to authorize your new computer:
To authorize a computer, follow these steps:
Open iTunes.
Choose Store > Authorize This Computer from the menu bar.
You may need to show the menu bar to see this option in Windows. In earlier versions of iTunes, you can access this option from the Advanced menu.
Enter your Apple ID and click Authorize.
You can find those steps and more information at the following link:
iTunes Store: Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
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Best,
Sheila M.

"you must authorize this computer before you can download previous purchased"

HELP!!
All my purchased music from iTunes will no longer play on my iPhone 5.
When I go to iTunes to my purchased I go to re download it all but it says “you must authorize this computer before you can download previous purchased”
I recently got a new PC which I am using but my apple ID and p/w is correct.
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If you are using a new computer you need to authorize it.
Authorization and Deauthorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.
More On De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

I want to play a song I bought but when I press play it says I need to authorize my PC but when I put in my Apple ID it says its already authorized. What should I do to be able to play the song?

I want to play a song I bought but when I press play it says I need to authorize my PC but when I put in my Apple ID it says its already authorized. What should I do to be able to play the song?

Delete and redownload it if doing so is free in your country.
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No, I do not want to "factory reset" my iPod. No I do not wish to do anything crazy long or hard to fix this. Everything was working fine before when it decided to do this with very little effort, therefore I would like it fixed with very little effort.
I have tried resycing my iPod multiple times (every time I eject it from iTunes it appears to do so properly [iPod icon goes away] but the syncing icon still appears on my iPod).
I have almost 58 GB of music on my iPod so I'm not interested in starting from scratch. Also a good portion of my music is on a computer I don't have access to anymore so that's out of the question. Since the music seems to be uncorrupted (still plays from iPod in iTunes) I want a way to fix this iPod issue without having to erase anything.

Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Unsync all music and resync
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
You said:
No, I do not want to "factory reset" my iPod. No I do not wish to do anything crazy long or hard to fix this.
That may be necessary, It is not what you want to do/not do but what is required to resolve your problem.

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I want to play one album at a time by artists for whom I have multiple albums. I have the newest generation ipod touch. One album at a time used to be the default mode, but with the new operating system iOS7, this is no longer the case. Here's an example - I want to play the Pixies "Surfer Rosa," but when i click on the first song, it says it's playing 1 of 58 songs continuously - I want it to stop playing after "Surfer Rosa," I want it to say it's playing 1 of 14 songs. Is there a simple fix for this? Something in general settings or music settings that I have overlooked?
I have found one way to play just one album, but it seems a bit complicated for what should be a simple fix. I click on the first song on Surfer Rosa, then click on the 3 dot 3 line icon in the upper right corner, then click on another song, then back to the first song, then click done, and now it says it's playing 1 of 14 songs. It's nice to have found this way around the issue, but, it's a lot of steps for something that used to be the default mode.

Do you really mean upload as in transferring the files to another computer somewhere, or do you mean you ripped as in ripping a CD to copy the music to your computer?
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How do I play one album at a time by an artist?

I have the newest generation ipod touch and i just downloaded the new iOS7. I would like to play one album at a time by an artist for whom i have multiple albums, but the new design won't let me do it (easily that is). For example, if I want to play "Surfer Rosa" by the Pixies, I tap on the first song and it show it is 1 or 58 songs, meaning it will continuously play through all the albums. I want it to say 1 of 14 so it will stop playing after "Surfer Rosa" is done. I've checked in general settings and music settings and I can't find anything to fix the issue. Am I missing something?
I have found one way to play one album at a time. I click on the first song in the album, then tap the "3 dot 3 line" icon on the right, click on another song in the album, then click on the first song again, tap "done" and then it shows that I am playing 1 of 14 songs. This seems like an elaborate fix for something as simple as wanting to play one album at a time.

Turn on *shuffle songs* and then start the Podcast episode you want. The display should say "1 of 1" because all Podcasts are set to *Skip on shuffle* so the one you're playing is the only option for the iPod.
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Delete the file and re-download again.

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