Apple ID is deactivated don't panic

How can some Mac users find out that their Apple IDs have been deactivated? Now the small series to give you an analysis of the causes of this problem and its solution.

The products affected include aperture 2.X, MobileMe, ICloud, IPhoto 7.x, iTunes store, photo service and so on.

To protect your security, your Apple ID will be automatically deactivated (partially deactivated) if you enter an account password several times incorrectly. This affects some services that are accessed using the Apple ID, such as the following services associated with the account: Apple print products, ICloud, ITunes Store, and MobileMe.

If your Apple ID is disabled, the following information may be displayed when you try to use certain online services:

"This Apple ID has been deactivated for security reasons"

"Try to log in too many times"

"Unable to log on because your account has been deactivated for security reasons"

"This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons"

Note: Partial deactivation means that you cannot edit your personal information, purchase items, visit ICloud or MobileMe

WORKAROUND: Reset account password

If the account is partially deactivated for security reasons, use Iforgot to reset your account to restore access to the deactivated service. In addition, click the "Reset Password" or "Forgotten password" that appears in the warning message. Button.