Microsoft KB Archive/936649

= You cannot play media files that you purchased from the iTunes Music Store after you upgrade to Windows Vista =

Article ID: 936649

Article Last Modified on 5/17/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Ultimate
 * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Business N
 * Windows Vista Business N 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Basic
 * Windows Vista Home Basic N
 * Windows Vista Home Basic N 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Starter

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SYMPTOMS
After you upgrade from an earlier version of Microsoft Windows to Windows Vista, you cannot play media files that you purchased from the iTunes Music Store.

Note You try to play these files in Apple iTunes.

Additionally, when you try to upload a media file that you purchased from the iTunes Music Store to an iPod, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:

was not copied to  iPod because you are not authorized to play it on this computer



CAUSE
This issue occurs if the computer was deauthorized because of the Windows Vista upgrade.

Note This issue may occur if you were running an earlier version of iTunes when you upgraded to Windows Vista.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:  Download Apple iTunes 7.1.1, and then install it. If you are currently running iTunes 7.1.1, reinstall iTunes 7.1.1 to repair the current installation.

For more information about how to download iTunes 7.1.1 and about how to and install it, visit the following Apple Web site:

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. Reauthorize your computer. To do this, follow these steps:  Start iTunes 7.1.1. On the Store menu, click Authorize Computer. 

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