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Offline Bill-R

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« on: August 31, 2008, 05:59:11 PM »
OK I have a new-to-me PowerBook G4 and so I have had to authorize another computer out of my limit of 5. The first was my desktop, the second was my iBook which was stolen when my car was stolen a couple years ago. The third was my son's iBook which he has let me use for the last two years.  Now I want to de-authorize the two iBooks.  Is there anyway to do that and gain back the two authorize slots?

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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2008, 07:59:34 PM »
OOOOPPPPPSSSSS ... I had the wrong info ....

Here's the correct info:

http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/authorization/

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When should I deauthorize my computer?
Please deauthorize your computer before you send it for repair, upgrade it, sell it or give it away. To deauthorize a computer, choose Deauthorize Computer from the Store menu in iTunes.

How do I deauthorize all of my computers?
If you have authorized five computers, a button labeled "Deauthorize All" will appear in your Account Information screen. This button will deauthorize all computers associated with your account. You can then reauthorize up to 5 computers. Note: You can only use this feature once a year.


Thanks, Jim, for pointing out the error!!!!!!!
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2008, 09:43:33 PM »
Er...uhm...it sure looks like it wants to "De-authorize" the computer with which you are accessing the store. That might make it difficult to do for a computer you can no longer can access. Thinking.gif Maybe it will give you a list but it doesn't seem to imply that. dntknw.gif I just don't like to click on "Kill Me!" buttons, especially ones without ellipsis'! eek2.gif
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2008, 10:22:21 PM »
You are correct, Jim, and I have edited my original post. It now has the correct info from Apple.

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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2008, 08:45:33 AM »
My Grandkids have two of our older Macs. One is not now used, looks like a good excuse for another trip to go see them! It's only 11.5 hours, one way...laugh.gif OTOH, the 12 year old could probably do this on her own! She's that families 'electronics' expert! smile.gif
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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2008, 08:03:48 PM »
Thanks everybody,

Your information was very helpful.  My question was based on bad information given to me by a friend. He told me that once you authorize 5 computers you are done and have to create another account.  I did not think that sounded right but wanted to make sure.

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