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What happens when you deauthorize a computer on iTunes?

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The process deauthorizes all computersassociatedwith your account, but also lets you re-authorizethedevices you still own. Note that Apple letsyoudeauthorize all computers once per year, andtheprocedure on a Windows computer is the same as onaMac.


Keeping this in view, what does it mean to deauthorize a computer on iTunes?

Deauthorize your computerusingiTunes. When you deauthorize a computer, youremoveits access to certain content that you bought fromtheiTunes Store, iBooks Store, or App Store, such asmusic,movies, TV shows, apps, and books. You won't lose yourcontent, andnothing will be deleted fromthecomputer.

One may also ask, how do I find out which computers are authorized on my iTunes account? Go to iTunes on a computer and selectyourAccount (on the right hand side of the window towardsthetop once you are signed in). Select Manage DevicesunderiTunes in the Cloud. All computers in this listcountagainst the 5 total computer authorizations each Apple IDcanhave.

Beside this, how do I deauthorize a computer on iTunes if I don't have it anymore?

To do this, click iTunes Store iniTunes,sign in to your Apple ID, click the name of yourApple ID, andselect Account. From here, you can clicktheDeauthorize All button next toComputerAuthorizations. This button will only appearif youhave more than one computerauthorized.

How do I remove devices from iTunes?

Remove your associated devices on an iPhone, iPad, oriPodtouch

  1. Tap Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store.
  2. Tap your Apple ID.
  3. Tap View Apple ID. You might be asked to enteryourpassword.
  4. Scroll to the iTunes in the Cloud section, then tap RemoveThisDevice.

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