Unable to correctly authorize a computer with new Apple ID

I had to ditch my old Apple ID as it was shared with a person that I no longer live with. I registered a new Apple ID and using a new computer with my previous phone. I can sync the phone fine, but can't transfer purchased apps to iTunes. I authorize the computer and all seems well. I then attempt to transfer apps from my phone to iTunes and get an error message stating the computer isn't authorized. Any ideas? I've authorized/deauthorized many times and it seems to work until I attempt to transfer apps over.

If the book was bought with your account then it will be tied to your account so you will need to authorise your account on it via the Store > Authorise This Computer menu option.

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Please try to sign in at https://appleid.apple.com
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If this works, delete your account on your iPhone (Settings > iCloud)
Sign back in

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Authorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.

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To authorize your computer with a new ID you can now Click on Help-> Authorize computer (or alternatively press Ctrl+Shift+U on win or Cmd+Shift+U on Mac) and enter your authorization details.

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Hello Alark26,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If you're continuing to receive the error where you cannot connect to the iTunes Store, I'd like you to please follow the directions outlined below.
Troubleshoot issues in Windows
If you haven't been able to connect to the iTunes Store for more than a day (and other customers on our discussion boards aren't experiencing similar issues) a software or Internet service provider (ISP) configuration issue may be blocking your access to the iTunes Store. Find out which ports and servers need to be allowed for iTunes Store access.
Update iTunes to the latest version.
If iTunes Store appears empty and only displays the message iTunes Store, follow these steps.
Try the steps to troubleshoot iTunes Store connectivity in Windows.
As with all firewalls not manufactured by Apple, you may need to configure Windows Firewall to allow iTunes to access the iTunes Store. Follow these steps for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
Try disabling any proxies built-in to Windows. You should avoid proxies because they can cause issues.
If you're receiving a specific error message, follow these steps.
If the issue still persists, contact your Internet service provider and confirm that these ports and serversare enabled over your network.
Note: The hosts file may be blocking the iTunes Store.
Microsoft's article How do I reset the hosts file back to the default? has instructions and a FixIt to have Windows try to reset the hosts defaults for you.
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To create a copy of your hosts file and replace it with an empty hosts file, follow the instructions below:
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Drag the original hosts file to your desktop.
Right-click the duplicate file and choose Open. You may be prompted to choose the program you want to use to open this file. Double-click Notepad.
When Notepad opens, choose Edit > Select All.
Choose Edit > Delete.
Choose File > Save.
Close Notepad.
Right-click the duplicate file, and choose Rename.
Type "hosts" (without quotation marks) and press Enter.
Restart your computer and try connecting to the iTunes Store.
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My computer had a virus so everything was reinstalled. I am now trying to get my Kobo eReader authorized with Adobe but when I go to authorize my computer in Adobe it keeps telling me that I can only authorize this computer with an Adobe ID that hasn't been previously used to authorize any other computer or mobile device. I am not very good with computers. What do I do now?

You need the Digital Editions forum: http://forums.adobe.com/community/adobe_digital_editions

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I have installed adobe digital on my computer without an adobe ID. I want to change as I not have an ID but I get this notice: "You can only authorize this computer with an adobe ID that hasn't been previously used to authorize any other computer or mobile device. What do I have to do?

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Sometimes ADE gets its registration/activation confused and in a semi-authorized state.
Uninstalling and reinstalling does not help, and indeed installation can even trigger this state.
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A common incorrect message informs you that the ID is already in use on another computer and cannot be reused.
Another is "E_AUTH_NOT_READY"
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