Synch keeps telling me the computer is not authorized for the Ipod

Synch keeps telling me the computer is not authorized for the Ipod I have authorized again and again but this error still occurs.
I am unable to synch and there is no option to not synch tunes from iTunes store.
This occurred after an upgrade.
ck

Hi Carlkatzeff,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
If you are having multiple prompts to authorize your computer when syncing, I suggest the steps in the following article to help you get this resolved.
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
Have a great day,
Joe

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