This computer is not authorized to play, this computer is not authorized to play

I recently made some songs purchases on itunes.  When i try to play these songs i get a message "this computer is not authorized to play"  then I get the question "do you want to authorize"  I then sign into my account and then i get the reply "this computer is already authorized".  Then when i try to play these songs again this whole senerio repets.  What can i do to fix this problem?

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