When i try to sync my nano to itunes i am not allowed to download all tunes because my computer is not authorized. when i try to authorize, it say that this computer is already authorized.

when i try to sync my nano, all songs will not download because they were purchased in itunes store and this computer is not authorized, but itunes store says that the computer is authorized.

Hey ronfromroanoke,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
These articles should be able to make sure the computer and devices are allowed to work.
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389
iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4627
Have a nice day,
Mario

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Hello dizzy bizzy,
Thank you for providing the details of the issue you are experiencing with purchases from the iTunes Store. I recommend following the steps in the following article:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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TS1389 Album says it needs authorization, but then says that this computer is already authorized.

Album says it needs authorization, but then it says that this computer is already authorized. I have logged in and out. Deauthorized and authorized my computer again.

I fixed a very similar issue here with a short walk through! - Same concept
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I have songs in my iTunes Application that will not play. I keeps saying that this computer is not authourized to play name of song would you like to authourize it. The problem is its the old account I had and that has been changed. How am I going to authorize these songs when this account no longer exists.

I posted about this yesterday -- it happened to me, and the solution was incredibly simple. An Apple tech guy had me delete my SC Info Folder, located on my XP in Application Data.
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These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
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Method 2
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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
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