TS1368 how to activate a new computer with my old itunes

I am trying to set up itunes on my new computer, but it will not let me move any purchased items because my computer is not activated to this account. How do i activate it?

If using iTunes 11... See this Discussion...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4631735?tstart=0
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