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lfarina Author

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Purchased songs from Itunes will not play

running window's 10

itunes version 12.12.2.2

I purchased album. I get an error when attempting to play a few of the songs. Not all the songs just a chosen few. in the properties...the yes is checked on protected

"this computer is not authorized to play "name of song) are not authorized to play on this computer. To play this song you must authorize songs purchased with this apple ID".

why is the song for sale if you can not play it on the machine you downloaded to. or any of your apple devices?

All my devices are authorized. I re-authorize and still no resolve. Why?

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Nov 10, 2021 3:03 PM

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turingtest2

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Posted on Nov 11, 2021 3:03 AM

Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. Backup and then delete the tracks that won't play from your library without hiding from your purchase history. Redownload using the cloud links that should remain, or close iTunes and reopen if they don't show up straight away. While downloading click the activity widget and turn off the option that allows for simultaneous downloads.

If that hasn't helped see If iTunes for Windows prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play purchases - Apple Support.

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