Re-downloading previously purchased songs on a different computer

Hi, I'm wondering if there is any way that you can download previously purchased songs on to a different computer to the one you purchased them on.
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I'm wondering if there is any way that you can download previously purchased songs on to a different computer to the one you purchased them on.
Transfer the song files from one computer to the other manually, and then drag them into the open iTunes window. Except for applications, one purchase only entitles you to one download; if you don't have the files at all, fill out and submit this form.
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I have tried following the support tutorials but it still does not allow me to download my previous purchases.
I tried de-authorizing all computers and then re-authorizing this on but it still doesn't allow me to access most of my songs.

It sounds like you might have broken links to your content. Either repair these by putting the files you've recovered where iTunes expects to find them or delete the broken entries then go to iTunes Store > Purchased > Music > Not on This Computer, and click the download links.
If you have an Apple device see also Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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It depends on where you live. You should be able to download virtually everything again for free if you live in the U.S except for some movies, audiobooks and extra iTunes content with movies.
This explains how you can download again for free. You must be using the same Apple ID that you bought the content with as well.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
This explains what is available where you live.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5085

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You only get one download. It is your responsibility to backup your purchases.
UNLESS, you are in the U.S, then you can use the Beta version of icloud. Open itunes store, click Purchased, under Quick links

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On your Computer...
Open iTunes...
If you're using iTunes 11 click on the box icon in the top-left corner to see the " Show Menu Bar "
and from the Menu Bar select Store...
From the Store menu, choose Authorize This Computer.
(In earlier versions of iTunes, access this option from the Advanced menu).
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Hi..
Launch iTunes on your Mac.
From the iTunes menu bar top of your screen click Store > Authorize This Computer
Then follow the instructions here > Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Make sure and use the same Apple ID used for the original purchases.

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If you don't have a backup, it's probably cheaper to buy them again. Recovering data from a failed drive may cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Alternatively, the iTunes Store staff may allow you a free redownload if asked, but will only do this once per person.
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I want an iTunes or Apple customer service rep. to tell me how to down load purchased songs onto my new computer!!

Alternatively... If you still have access to your Old Computer...
From your OLD computer...
Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Full Details Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
An Added Bonus is that you will have a Backup of iTunes.

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Hi visfromal,
Not sure why you would want to set up a separate AppleID? If you set up a new one, then you will have to still keep your old one for updating any apps you purchased under that old ID. If you are wanting to set up a new ID because you now have, say a new @me.com email address, and want to use that as your AppleID, then you can do that, but, again, you will still have to use your old ID's password to update any Apps you purchased under that one.
If you do end up setting up a new ID, then it would be a good idea to try to keep the passwords for both IDs in sync. Then, when you have to enter one to do an update, you won't have to worry about which ID it is, since the password will be the same.
You will not need new iTunes software - you just sign off your old ID, and sign on with your new one.
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Let me know if you have any other questions!
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My desktop's hard drive recently died and had to be replaced. I had all my songs backed up so no problem there.
But my son did not have all his songs in his iPod.
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See this -> iTunes Store: Purchased content can be downloaded only once
Go here -> http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/lostmusic/
and send an email to Apple.
They have been known to allow users, on a case by case basis, to re-download songs ONE TIME.
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2. Run Update iTunes Match from the Store menu (probably not necessary ... but I was trying everything at this point).
3. Go back to Purchased Music in the iTunes Store.
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it's only $1.29, but it's the principal of the matter i'm concerned with at this point.
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