TS1389 Need to authorize this computer already purchased songs

Need an authorization for this computer already purchased songs?

You can authorise your account via the Store > Authorise This Computer menu option - if you are using a PC and the menus aren't showing at the top of iTunes then control-B should get them to show.

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HT1391 I have a new computer and cannot access my previously purchased music from here. The error message says I need to authorize this computer

I have a new computer and cannot access my previously purchased music from here. The error message says I need to authorize this computer??

There's a couple of ways to get through to the authorisation controls in the 11.0.x versions.
The control is still in the Store menu, but first (if you're using iTunes versions 11.0.x) you might need to bring up the menu bar to see the Store menu.
If you're using 11.0.x, click on the wee boxy icon up in the top-left corner of your iTunes to see the "Show Menu Bar" control, as per the following screenshot:
Then you'll find the control in the Store menu:
Alternatively, if you don't want to bring up the menu bar, it's still possible to get into the authorise controls via nested menus accessible from the wee boxy icon. Here's a screenshot of where to find them:

TS2776 i now have window 8 however itunes keeps giving me a message that i need to authorize this computer how do i do this

new to windows 8 im getting a message that says i need to authorize this computer how do i do this using my ipod

You wouldn't be able to authorize your computer using your iPod, but Apple does have an article that can get iTunes to shut up about authroization (especially when it's already authorized, but iTunes gets confused for some reason).
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases

I am trying to download to my new computer. It keeps saying I need to authorize this computer. Where do I do that?, How do I authorize the new computer to download automatically?

I am trying to download to my new computer. It keeps saying I need to authorize this computer. Where do I do that?, How do I authorize the new computer to download automatically?

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HT204074 I am trying to download apps to the iPad that we just purchased from iTunes. I click on all the apps I want downloaded and it keeps telling me I need to authorize this computer . I have done what they told me to do and still wont let me downlo

I am trying to downloadapps onto the iPad we just purchased, and it keeps telling me that I need to authorize my computer. I go ahead and authorize by going into iTunes/store/authorize computer, I verify the information that is given. I go back and try to redownload the apps and I get the same exact message, this computer is not authorized for this device. What am I doing wrong?

I have been trying to work through this problem by myself and have so far downloaded the most current version of iTunes. Frome there when it tells me I have to authorize this computer, I had to not put in the iPad information, I had to authorize with my current iTunes information, and any iPad or iPod, iPhone information. I have several people in the family that have different accounts, so I had to authorize each and every individual account because I didnt know which apps or music was purchased under which user. Hope this helps others.... Good luck!!

Authorize This Computer - old purchase

I bought the audio book Harry Potter: Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) back in 2009. I wanted to listen to it again and now getting a new message:
This computer is not authorized to play "Happy Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Part 1 of 4." Would you like to authorize it?
OK I've tried to authorize computer. which states computer is already authorized.
Then I've de-authorized all computers from my account and authorized just this one computer since this is my only computer I use with my iTunes ID
After all this, I'm still getting the same message. What do I do now? Fingers crossed this purchase isn't lost since it's no longer available in the iTunes Store.
Oh I've bought the whole books series from the store (except book#7) and all the others work just not the first one....

iTunes Store: Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420 - and another helpful post: https://discussions.apple.com/message/17828050
iTunes application window (not Finder or a browser) > menus at top > Store menu > drag down to Authorize This Computer. (In earlier versions of iTunes access this option from the Advanced menu). Step-by-step instructions - https://discussions.apple.com/message/16569470
Image of where this is in iTunes 11: https://discussions.apple.com/message/20585561

HT4759 how do you authorize this computer to download songs?

how can I authorize this computer to download already purchased songs. my computer has windows vista on it

Sign into the iTunes store with the ID you used to purchase the music in Store>Sign In, then go to Store Authorize This Computer and sign in with the ID. Note: when you do this, your computer is then associated with this ID and you will not be able to download previous purchases, enable automatic downloads or sign into an iTunes Match account using a different ID for a period of 90 days.
This explains how to download previous purchases: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519.

My coputer is authorized, but will not play a song just purchased saying you need to authorize this computer

My computer is authorized, but will not play a song I just purchased. It says this computer need to be authorized. So, I type in my user name and ID, and it replies this computer is already authorized.

Delete and redownload it if doing so is free in your country.
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TS1389 I cannot authorize this computer for itunes: Dell 660s + Windows 8

How can I authorize this new computer when I want to play purchases from the old computer (Windows XP) ?

I am having issues as well. Did you figure it out

TS1389 how to authorize this computer

How to authorize my windows8 computer

Via the Store menu in iTunes. If you have iTunes 11, which for some unfathomable reason hides the menus by default, press Control-B and you'll then see the menus.
Regards.

I'm getting this error message "This computer is no longer authorized to play purchased items that are on the iPod '___'s iPod.' Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?" I have authorized the computer.

I just purchased songs on itunes, I can play them on my windows 7, but when I try to sync the ipod, I get the error "This computer is no longer authorized to play purchased items on "Stephanie's ipod" Would you like to authorize this computer for purchases from the itunes store. When I authorize it, it says it is already authorized. Then the process starts all over again. Help.

You can't change the Apple ID that the Authorize dialog comes up with by default. It's showing you that Apple ID for a reason: it means that the items you want to play were purchased using that Apple ID and therefore you need to authorize your computer with that Apple ID. Changing the Apple ID given completely defeats the entire purpose.
If you don't know the password to the given Apple ID, then you will no longer be able to play those items.

I purchased a film but it won't play because iTunes says I need to authorize the computer, but when I do that it says the computer is already authorized. Huh - some system. Any ideas?

I purchased a film but it won't play because iTunes says I need to authorize the computer, but when I do that it says the computer is already authorized. Huh - some system. Any ideas?
Using Windows 7

Hey Louni,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are having issues with Authorizing your computer to play content. The following articles may help to resolve this issue:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
Thanks,
Matt M.

I've bought a few songs recently and they played the first day but now it says that i need to Authorize my computer with is already authorized How can I fix this?

Ive bought a few songs recently and they played the first day but then when i go to play them again it say i need to Authorize the computer which is already authorized I don't understand can someone help me??

Hello there, HelpMePlease117.
There is a good Knowledge Base article that helps resolve authorization issues you might want to look over:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
Any one of the steps listed there should help you get to the bottom of your issue and resolve it for you.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro D.

When I try to transfer over songs from my iPad to my computer it says that i need to authorize my computer, but my computer is already authorzie. Why is it doing this?

When I try to transfer over songs from my iPad to my computer it says that i need to authorize my computer, but my computer is already authorzie. It also says that some of my purchased items are not authorized for them on my computer. How do i authorize these items?

Hi slt2014,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. I would try authorizing your computer again, even if it seems like it is authorized, by following these instructions:
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
If this does not resolve the issue, you can also try downloading your purchases directly on your computer by following this:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
Cheers,
- Ari

TS1389 This computer is no longer authorized to play purchased items that are on the iPod âMac0217âs iPodâ. Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?

This computer is no longer authorized to play purchased items that are on the iPod “Mac0217’s iPod”. Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?
If you do not authorize this computer, 117 songs, including “Der Kommissar”, will be removed from the iPod.
I have authorized the computer but keeps giving me the message above.
I recently had my mother board replaced but my hard drive was spared. Ever since the replaced mother board I been getting this message.

You can't change the Apple ID that the Authorize dialog comes up with by default. It's showing you that Apple ID for a reason: it means that the items you want to play were purchased using that Apple ID and therefore you need to authorize your computer with that Apple ID. Changing the Apple ID given completely defeats the entire purpose.
If you don't know the password to the given Apple ID, then you will no longer be able to play those items.

TS1389 Need to authorize this computer already purchased songs

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