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getting message that specific songs not authorized to play on this device. Other songs play without authorization prompt. Songs purchased as part of album. Other songs on album play without auth prompt

Select songs on purchased album get prompt Not Authorized to play on this device. Have reauth the device several times with same result. Any thing to remedy this issue?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Feb 12, 2022 1:48 PM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2022 2:26 PM

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.


tt2

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Feb 14, 2022 2:26 PM in response to scorbett52

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.


tt2

getting message that specific songs not authorized to play on this device. Other songs play without authorization prompt. Songs purchased as part of album. Other songs on album play without auth prompt

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