[tdawg3000]

I have used all my computers able to be on my iPod. Is there a way to trick iTunes into letting me back up my apps that way I don't lose money on my apps (cannot deaothorize other computers)

[cpjr]

No. You have more than 5 computers?

[tdawg3000]

well I was not aware of the 5 computers limet so when I would have to redo my OS on pc I would just wipe my hdd clean so now that I'm on the 6th OS an 6th iTunes I have to lose all my apps. not that I have 5 comps LOL but I can't go back...

[bhz1]

We have more than 5 in our house. Now the boys all have their own iTunes accounts but it got complicated for a while when we all shared one. A few times I forgot to deauthorize a computer before reformatting. If this is the case and you are not talking 6 different machines, is you need to deauthorize all computers. i beleive you are allowed to do this once or twice a year (something like that). Then you can reauthorize the computers you need on the account. If you have more than 6 physical computers, I think you are out of luck for now anyway.

[tdawg3000]

Hmm well that is basicly what I did was that I didn't really no there was a restriction and when I reformatted I didn't change the settings (all on one machine) an now I am screwed?!?! :'( :'( :'(

[bteamer]

In iTunes, if you click where your account name is in the store, scroll down and theres a button somewhere in the middle that says deauthorize all. Use that and it deauthorizes all. I had to do it because we accidentally threw away our old computers without deauthorizing.

[bhz1]

Originally Posted by bteamer

In iTunes, if you click where your account name is in the store, scroll down and theres a button somewhere in the middle that says deauthorize all. Use that and it deauthorizes all. I had to do it because we accidentally threw away our old computers without deauthorizing.

This is exactly what I was referring to earlier. If you no longer have the computer or have reformatted, which makes itunes think it is a new computer, this is the only way you will be able to deauthorize it. Once you do this you can then go back in and re-authorize the computers you want on teh account.

[tdawg3000]

oh wow guys thank u so much! Saved me a bunch of cash an worries! *feels the wave of relief rush over*
Love this fourm!