Re-install of iTunes after PC crash using additional Authorised User

The hard disk on my PC crashed which had XP x64 OS. The system was reformatted with XP Pro installed given previous issues with the other OS. When I re-installed iTunes and my backup music files, I am not permitted to authorise the PC saying that all 5 authorisations are used.
My family use the other 4 authorisations, but this computer had the 5th. Why after the re-install am I being requested for an additional authorisation. Can't it remember that this PC was previously authorised??
Stuck with 1000s of purchased songs I can't play
Please Help...

Hard drive crashes and new installations use up authorisations, crashes you can't do anything about but it's worth bearing in mind before you do reinstall your OS. However If you reached the limit of 5 authorisations, you have the option to de-authorise all computers once a year and start with a fresh set up for the computers that you've got:
About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

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