HowTo Instructions for Removing DRM with drmdbg & FreeMe2 (from Windows Media Player) [Archive]

Mac2492

01-27-2008, 10:14 PM

I have a request + something that might help you all rolled into one...

Download drmdbg + freeme2 (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/freeme2-freeware-lossless-DRM-remover-for-Windows-Media-WMV-WMA-files.htm) (2008/01/01)
http://sharebee.com/6042e1bc

Basically, I packaged drmdbg and FreeMe2 (the latest versions of both, so drmdbg is the January 1, 2008 version) and jotted down some quick instructions on how to use them from start to finish. (It starts at individualization and ends at freeing the DRM-protected content).

P.S. As always, scan for viruses (yes, I'm asking you to scan a file that I posted for viruses). I know that I'm trustworthy, but you don't. Stay safe. =)

That's the "something that may help you". Now here's my request...

Can someone (preferably someone who hasn't even individualized his/her computer yet) please follow the instructions step-by-step and tell me if everything works out? I want to make sure that I didn't miss a step or write down a step incorrectly. I already did the first few steps a while back, so I can't verify that they are correct.

Thanks, and enjoy... At the same time. x,X

Oh, and I take credit for nothing other than the instructions. Even then, you're free to post the instructions wherever (with or without credits... I don't really mind) you want.

For those who already have drmdbg and FreeMe2...
Instructions for Removing DRM with drmdbg and FreeMe2:
Individualize your computer at:
http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp
Open up "drmdbg.exe".
Note: "drmdbg.ini" should be created in the "DRM Removal Kit" directory".
May not be required! Do no change anything if the settings below already have paths filled in. In "drmdbg.ini", change:

[IndivBoxKey]
path=
[drmv2clt]
path=
(on Windows XP) INTO

[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dll
(on Windows Vista) INTO
[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM\Cache\In div01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dll
Notes:
The path and number of the Individualization keys may vary, but these are the usual locations.
The files may be located on a different drive. They should be installed on your system drive by default, so replace "C" with your system drive letter.
Number variations will be something like "Indiv02.key", etc... Pick the highest number.
The keys are hidden by default... To make them visible, go to: (In Windows Explorer or Control Panel)
"Tools (Windows Explorer Only) -> Folder Options -> View", then check "Show hidden files and folder" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files".
Once you find the key, replace the path in "drmdbg.ini" with the proper path.

Restart "drmdbg.exe"
"[Insert Key Path Here] v11.0.6000.7000" should be displayed in the box beside "MultiScan". (With the proper key path inserted, of course)
A "DRM2" folder with "DRM2.key" should be created in the "DRM Removal Kit" directory.
Note: Windows Media Player should open.
Put the DRM-protected file into the "DRM Removal Kit" directory.
Open up "drmdbg.exe", then press "MultiScan" after the keys are loaded.
Take the necessary steps to play the media (validate the license).
The keys will be displayed in the bottom box of drmdbg (beside "Clear").
Note: The only part of the output that is required to decrypt the media is the SID...
<SID>COPY_ALL_THIS_INCLUDING_EQUAL_SIGNS</SID>
Drag the DRM-protected file onto "FreeMe2.bat", then paste its SID when asked to do so.
Note: Right click, then click "Paste".
Enjoy the DRM-free content!

Please help me find any mistakes. ^,^

Stream Recorder

01-27-2008, 10:56 PM

IBX file can reside on a different disk. And it definitely resides in a different folder in Windows Vista:
Windows Media Player 10/11: How to determine IBX version

Mac2492

01-27-2008, 11:02 PM

IBX file can reside on a different disk. And it definitely resides in a different folder in Windows Vista:
Windows Media Player 10/11: How to determine IBX version

The IBX file can reside in a different folder? Darn! >,<...

Also, I'm not sure about drmdbg auto-detecting the IBX files. I think it did it for one of my computers, but it didn't do it for my other one. (Copying and pasting that block of text into the ini file fixed it for me)

I'll add this information into the instructions... =)

(Erm... Do you want credits? I'm just checking, since some people really want credit for everything.)

Stream Recorder

01-28-2008, 03:40 AM

Do you want credits? I'm just checking, since some people really want credit for everything.)
Keeping this instruction updated on this page is a good credit for me and the community.

If you really wanna help this web-site, you can click on the "BOOKMARK" button below the posts and add this and any other web-page you like to social bookmarking services. It really helps a lot.

p.s. Please do not change the markup of your post with instruction. It is much easier to read it this way!

Stream Recorder

01-28-2008, 07:35 AM

After extracting license keys with drmdbg, you get the drm2-i.key file. If you rename it to drm2.key and copy to the FreeMe2 folder, you don't really need to copy SID and paste it.

FreeMe2 has automation tools (for drmdbg + freeme2). You may wanna write other instructions that will use them. Althouth they will be pretty short :)

Mac2492

01-28-2008, 12:17 PM

Keeping this instruction updated on this page is a good credit for me and the community.

If you really wanna help this web-site, you can click on the "BOOKMARK" button below the posts and add this and any other web-page you like to social bookmarking services. It really helps a lot.

p.s. Please do not change the markup of your post with instruction. It it much easier to read it this way!

Okay. =)

I don't use any social bookmarking services, but I'll post a link to this page on the other forum that I posted this on.

After extracting license keys with drmdbg, you get the drm2-i.key file. If you rename it to drm2.key and copy to the FreeMe2 folder, you don't really need to copy SID and paste it.

FreeMe2 has automation tools (for drmdbg + freeme2). You may wanna write other instructions that will use them. Althouth they will be pretty short :)

Thanks. I modified the instructions to reflect this. However, I left a (very simple) step out because I included a modified drmdbg.ini file with one setting disabled. (MakeDRM2Dir)

I'll quote my post here.

http://sharebee.com/e3c050a0

Okay, I modified the instructions to reflect the simpler method of using these tools. I actually left a modified version of "drmdbg.ini" in the folder that has NO PATHS. Instead, it just switched to "MakeDRM2Dir" value "0". This will prevent it from creating a DRM2 folder with the DRM2.key file inside. Instead, it simply creates DRM2.key inside the base directory.

As always, don't forget to scan for viruses.Instructions only... (I can't edit them into the first post because they're so different.)

Instructions for Removing DRM with drmdbg and FreeMe2:

Individualize your computer at:
http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp
Put the DRM-protected file into the DRM Removal Kit directory.
Open up drmdbg.exe, then open up drmdbg.ini created in the "DRM Removal Kit" directory.
May not be required! Do no change anything if the settings below already have paths filled in. In "drmdbg.ini", change:
[IndivBoxKey]
path=
[drmv2clt]
path=
(in Windows XP) INTO

[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dllOR (in Windows Vista) INTO

[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM\Cache\In div01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dllNotes
The path and number of the Individualization keys may vary, but these are the usual locations.
The files may be located on a different drive. They should be installed on your main system drive by default, so replace "C" with your main system drive letter.
Number variations will be something like "Indiv02.key", etc... Pick the one with the highest number.
The keys are hidden by default... To make them visible, go to:
"Control Panel -> Folder Options -> View (Tab)", then check "Show hidden files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files"
Once you find the individualization key, replace the path in "drmdbg.ini" with the proper path.
Restart drmdbg.exe if you changed anything
Notes
"[Insert Key Path Here] v11.0.6000.7000" should be displayed in the box beside "MultiScan". (With the proper key path inserted, of course)
Windows Media Player should open, regardless of whether the keys loaded or not.
Press MultiScan after the keys are loaded. (First Note in Step 5)
Note: The DRM-protected media file will be opened in Windows Media Player and its path will be shown in the box above the "Clear" buton in drmdbg.
Take the necessary steps to play the media (validate the license).
Once the media starts playing and "DRM2.key" appears in the directory, you can close Windows Media Player and drmdbg.
Note: The keys should also be displayed in the box to the left of the "Clear" button.
Drag the DRM-protected file onto FreeMe2.
Note: The keys will auto-load from DRM2.key!
Enjoy the DRM-free content!

skitzoid

01-30-2008, 04:01 PM

Hello, I got here by googling "unprotect drm wmv", because I have some movies that I had bought a "lifetime" license to use, but then, the company did something to make the license not able to validate, so I can't watch them.

I thought that the process you described here would enable me to make them so that the drm license check would simply not occur, but I think I now understand that I have to have a valid license to enable the process to run, and show me the "key", which I can then paste into the prompt in the Freeme2.bat script. So, it's kind of a catch-22. I can remove the DRM check if I can first pass the DRM check, right? So, it looks like I'm still not going to get past that.

dr29

01-30-2008, 10:16 PM

Mac2492- I followed your instructions but could not get the "DRM2.key." This may be stupid question but what am I supposed to put in the "DRM2 DIR" box? Is that my problem? here a a couple of key facts:

1. My system is Individualized

2. My paths are as follows in the drmdbg.ini (And i did check this using show hidden folders and files):
[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM\Cache\In div01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dll

3. The top box shows up with my path and "v11.0.6000.7000"

4. my WMV DIR points to the folder containing the drm locked music

5. when i hit multiscan the box above the clear button fills in with the song but the box to the left of the clear box remains blank.

6. I am running Windows Vista Home Premium.

7. I have read through several forum threads but have not figured it out yet...

Stream Recorder

01-30-2008, 10:49 PM

I thought that the process you described here would enable me to make them so that the drm license check would simply not occur, but I think I now understand that I have to have a valid license to enable the process to run, and show me the "key", which I can then paste into the prompt in the Freeme2.bat script. So, it's kind of a catch-22. I can remove the DRM check if I can first pass the DRM check, right? So, it looks like I'm still not going to get past that.
You need a valid license to play the file, but you don't need to enter it into any DRM removal software (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/). Just make sure you can play the file, 'coz it is a must have before unprotecting media files.

Mac2492

01-31-2008, 03:48 PM

Mac2492- I followed your instructions but could not get the "DRM2.key." This may be stupid question but what am I supposed to put in the "DRM2 DIR" box? Is that my problem? here a a couple of key facts:

The "DRM2 DIR" option simply lets you choose where "DRM2.key" will be created. Preferably, you should set it to a place that you can find. (Otherwise, you won't be able to find DRM2.key. >,<)

By default, it is set to to folder that drmdbg is located. Also, the option to create a separate folder for the "DRM2.key" is enabled by default. Let's say that drmdbg is located in C:\drmdbg. By default, the DRM2.key file would go inside C:\drmdbg\DRM2\DRM2.key.

In the "simplified kit", I made a very simple adjustment to the ini file that disabled the "Create DRM2 Dir" option by default. Thus, the key would simply appear in the same folder as drmdbg.

If the file isn't being created at all, then the problem might be that drmdbg just isn't finding the keys. (Which is why it doesn't export anything...)

As for your problem... Some people have been reporting that Yahoo! Music isn't working with drmdbg. One user reported that FairUse4WM (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/FairUse4WM-freeware-DRM-removal-Windows-software-Strip-copy-protection-from-WMV-ASF-WMA-Windows-Media-Player.htm) 1.3 works for some reason.

Do you use Yahoo! Music (http://all-streaming-media.com/downloadable-audio-and-video/Yahoo-Music-Unlimited-Cheap-music-subscription-service.htm)?

dr29

02-01-2008, 12:21 AM

As for your problem... Some people have been reporting that Yahoo! Music isn't working with drmdbg. One user reported that FairUse4WM (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/FairUse4WM-freeware-DRM-removal-Windows-software-Strip-copy-protection-from-WMV-ASF-WMA-Windows-Media-Player.htm) 1.3 works for some reason.

Do you use Yahoo! Music (http://all-streaming-media.com/downloadable-audio-and-video/Yahoo-Music-Unlimited-Cheap-music-subscription-service.htm)?

Yes, and that is probably the problem... :(

bloc94

02-01-2008, 04:22 PM

I havn't downloaded the version from the thread because sharebee.com is down for me but I am running the latest of each I believe.

I seem to be having the same problem as you

except I use BBC iPlayer and my path is
[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM\Cache\In div02.key

the top box shows up my path but hitting multiscan still doesnt get the key file to appear.

I'm running vista premium also.

edit: why does it put a space between 'in' and 'div02' on the forum?

Gizza

02-08-2008, 08:43 AM

Hey guys

Im having trouble playing some movies I got that are .wmv or protected.

Im following Mac2492's instructions but I cant seem to find the individualization key on my computer.

Ive unchecked the "Hide protected operating system files" in the control panel but still cant seem to find it anywhere.

Is there any other locations I should look or isnt the file being created on my computer?

Im running Windows XP.

EDIT:
Its putting in a directory path for the individualization key in the box next to Multi scan, that I dont think exists. Then when i go to play the movie I get an error from drmdbg saying "ReadProcessMemory_error". Is this cause I cant find the individualization key?

Thanks Gizza

Stream Recorder

02-08-2008, 10:40 AM

Gizza, have you individualized your system?

If not, start your Internet Explorer and navigate to services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp (http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp).

Gizza

02-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Yes I have, did it twice to be sure and even restarted my computer.

EDIT:
Just to be clear, how long does it take to individualize? I click upgrade and it says:
Progress Status: Upgrading Security Components...

It says that for about 3 secs then goes to

Progress Status:The security components have been upgraded successfully. To play protected files, restart your digital media player. If you cannot play protected files after restarting your digital media player, restart your computer.

Is the DRM folder ment to be created in the All Users folder once its finished? Cause its still not there

Gizza

02-09-2008, 02:00 AM

Ok, after searching the net and reading similar problems I found my DRM folder.

However its hidden, so the only way I can get to it is by using the address bar.

The folder and all files in it are hidden... No idea why, I have show Hidden files and folders selected in the folder option yet I still cant see this folder and its files...

Any ideas?

Stream Recorder

02-09-2008, 10:18 AM

I found my DRM folder.

However its hidden, so the only way I can get to it is by using the address bar.

The folder and all files in it are hidden... No idea why, I have show Hidden files and folders selected in the folder option yet I still cant see this folder and its files...
Just try to follow the instructions:
Windows Media Player 10/11: How to determine IBX version (Windows XP)

weaslyd

02-12-2008, 08:48 PM

I have an issue very similar to others in this forum.. I am a Rhapsody subscriber, and would like to use my tunes on my non-Plays4sure (or whatever it's called now) Blackberry Pearl.. I'm running Windows Vista, and I have followed the instructions carefully (several times) and can not seem to generate a DRM2.key file.. Anyone out there having any luck stripping their tunes as I am trying to do??

scoobysnax

02-15-2008, 08:06 PM

Do I have to run DRM DBG and freeme2 for each individual file? Or for each folder

Stream Recorder

02-15-2008, 10:25 PM

Do I have to run DRM DBG and freeme2 for each individual file? Or for each folder
you can run them for each individual file or use an automation tool.

roadcone

02-16-2008, 03:01 PM

Hello,

I believe I am having the same problem as two other posters. I am trying to strip drm from a BBC wmv downloaded into iplayer. Your instructions seem to be very clear and I believe I have followed them. When I run drmdbg I do not get a drm folder created nor do I get a .key file created in the folder which contains drmdbg. I have pasted some screen shots into a Word document and hope they will enable you to either confirm what I have done is right or demonstrate what a twat I am (I'll happily be a twat if it leads to a solution). You can get the Word file from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?bzzl4c04mjs

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. The screen shots show that I have copied the original downloaded wmv and renamed it copy.wmv but since that I have also tried it with the original file but with no success.

Many thanks.

[edit]

I've checked and can confirm that drmv2clt.dll exists in C:\WINDOWS\system32\

I've done a search of the hard disk for *.key and nothing is found.

Saya Otonashi

02-17-2008, 03:06 PM

Hello
I have totaly same problem as the roadcone and many others.

I know how the process should work becouse IT DOES work in my XP instalation but not with Vista Ultimate.

They key is loaded to drmdbg and WMP is loaded (version of WMP is 11.0.6000.6344 and key version is 11.0.6000.7000) but after attemp to multiscan it simply opens only 1st file in scanned firectory and WMP starts to play it.

Anybody has idea how to solve it?

thanks for all the work guys!

YepYep

02-17-2008, 07:30 PM

I have encountered a few problems and I was wondering if anyone could give some assistance. I am running Vista and I have located and specified the paths of the key and the dll file. When I open the debugger the Windows Media player does open. I put my protected file into the drm removal kit directory and I use this same directory as my WMV directory. I also have my DRM2 directory set to save files into the drm removal kit directory. The problem I am having is that after I have done all of this, the keys do not seem to be loading. I have tried hitting the Multi Scan button even though the keys do not properly load. When I do this the file does begin to play, but the drm2 directory and drm2.key file iis not created. If anyone could give some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Neski

02-19-2008, 07:21 PM

I've tried to use previous versions of drmdbg without luck

I kept getting "VirtualAllocEx error" when I opened the program

I downloaded the latest version to give it another shot and after messing around with it I was eventually able to have drmdbg find my.key and the .dll file. Then it would pop up with with an error saying WMP and some weird characters...I assume that meant it wasn't able to load WMP.

I tried it a few times then I started getting the "VirtualAllocEx error" again

Now I can't get past that.

I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the version of Vista I'm running.

Anyone had luck with Vista Ultimate in 64 bit mode when running DRMDBG? I'd really like to get this working. I can't find anyone having this problem though.

Saya Otonashi

02-20-2008, 02:58 AM

Anyone had luck with Vista Ultimate in 64 bit mode when running DRMDBG? I'd really like to get this working. I can't find anyone having this problem though.

I think drmdbg doesnt support 64bit systems...
Comon, Im not able to get it working on 32x, even more impossible on 64x :D :D

butthole

02-23-2008, 07:14 PM

Restart drmdbg.exe if you changed anything
Notes
"[Insert Key Path Here] v11.0.6000.7000" should be displayed in the box beside "MultiScan". (With the proper key path inserted, of course)
Windows Media Player should open, regardless of whether the keys loaded or not.
Press MultiScan after the keys are loaded. (First Note in Step 5)
Note: The DRM-protected media file will be opened in Windows Media Player and its path will be shown in the box above the "Clear" buton in drmdbg.
Take the necessary steps to play the media (validate the license).
Once the media starts playing and "DRM2.key" appears in the directory, you can close Windows Media Player and drmdbg.
Note: The keys should also be displayed in the box to the left of the "Clear" button.
Drag the DRM-protected file onto FreeMe2.
Note: The keys will auto-load from DRM2.key!
Enjoy the DRM-free content!

I took out all that works for me. When I start it back up, it does not show the whole path before the v11.0.6000.7000, it just shows the v11.....

Also it will not make the drm2 file. It will attempt to play file, but the pop up that says License Acquisition is a 404 page.

Its a brand new install, I installed Media Player 9, and copied one drm music file over to it. Any ideas?

Stream Recorder

02-26-2008, 01:39 AM

you guys have been no help at all - even ignoring polite pleas for assistance. sad really.
If someone will be able to help, I think he/she will. It just doesn't seem to be an easy question to answer on.

hotrod

03-01-2008, 12:33 PM

Well, today is everyones lucky day. I was having the same problem as a few of you in this thread. I had everything set up right, and drmdbg would open windows media player and play the song, but it wouldnt find the key.

I read in another thread that while the song is playing you right click on it and go to find album info, and it would freeze and you would find the sid. I tried this and absolutely nothing happened when I clicked on find album info (this is the case of all of my songs for some reason).

So I did some messing around and found that if you right click and go to properties, then click on the media usage rights tab, it will freeze windows media player. After it freezes, the sid shows up in drmdbg, and the key file is created.

The person who posted the find album info method only said that the sid would be in the box, so I assumed that a new window would open showing the sid and other info. This is not the case, he meant the bottom box of drmdbg.

So the method is:
put track in drm removal kit folder
open drmdbg and click multiscan. The song will start playing, but you wont get a key or sid.
Go to now playing in windows media player (easiest way to find the song.)
Right click on the song and go to properties.
Click on the media usage rights tab
Windows Media Player will freeze (stop responding) and close.
The sid shows up in the bottom box of drmdbg and the key file shows up in the drm removal kit folder.The only problem with this is that you can't use any of the automatic methods to do multiple files at one time.

awaallan

03-16-2008, 07:35 PM

none of this da** stuff works under Windows Vista!!!! period!!! you Geniuses need to learn to test your solutions properly!!!!

adam1972

03-18-2008, 11:05 PM

Okay after 2 hours of clicking on DRMDBG over and over after having modified the ini file I came up with a solution that worked immediately! :)
Original:
(on Windows XP) INTO
Code:

[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dll

Change:
(on Windows XP) INTO
Code:

[IndivBoxKey]
path="C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv01.key"
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dll

Those quotes made it so that my DRMDBG actually pics up the IBX info when it starts up!:p

Good luck!:D

freebird

03-20-2008, 01:09 PM

none of this da** stuff works under Windows Vista!!!! period!!! you Geniuses need to learn to test your solutions properly!!!!

Cmon man, were all trying to get this and were all frustrated, your responce dosent help any at all. Be thankful there are people out there trying to kick the door down on DRM :)

ninrocket

03-20-2008, 10:43 PM

I had the same problem and finally got it fixed.

I'm using Vista.

Goto C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM and delete all of the contents.

Goto your drmdbg folder and delete drmdbg.ini.

Play the movie your having problems with. Media Player should install a new license file. Close Media Player.

Fire up drmdbg and hit the Multiscan folder. (Make sure your video is in the same folder first)

Double click the video in the list if it doesn't start automatically and BANG....you're fixed.

This worked for me. SWEET!

toftrem

03-22-2008, 03:09 AM

Hello

I use VOD File that create key only for 3 time showing with media player 11 ....

I use your step by step form.

When i check Multi Scan box, WMP11 open with my drm protected file but i see this 2 messages box:

drmdbg "readProcessMemory_error"
drmdbg "WriteProcessMemory_error"

The media start on WMP11 and no code appear into blank box near Clear button.....

Of course no drm2.key appear in Freeme2 Folder....

What appens?

I try to search the path for Indiv**.key with search motor in my windows xp system and only path I enterring in drmdbg.ini appear (C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv03.key)

The file is older September of 2007.......

Please help me.

Regards

Tof

billouparis

03-24-2008, 05:47 AM

This stuff seemed perfect until it simply stops processing my wmv file right in the middle...

I have a movie file of 1.2GB.
I got the drm2.key perfectly with drmdbg, I started the latest version of freeme2 (0.4)
after 435MB of freed data, I got a memory allocation error !
"memory allocation failed in handle_copy"
My HD has 2GB place left, and I have a 1GB RAM, running windows XP SP3.

Any help regarding this issue?
Thanks!
Bill

Master2006

03-25-2008, 12:12 PM

I have a problem. I use FreeMe2 0.4+drmdbg. I have Windows Media Player is 9.00.00.3250, Indivbox.key 10.0.0.3646, Windows XP SP2.

When I start drmdbg (with edited .ini), WMP starts too and goes to the Internet to download the license. But I have the license files in DRM folder already.

drmdbg doesn't extract SID code for my .wma.

Freeme writes the following:C:\Documents and Settings\master>"C:\Documents and Settings\drm removal kit\Free
Me2.bat"\..\FreeMe2 -vs2 "C:\Documents and Settings\drm removal kit\1. Stand.wma"
Found DRMv2 header object.
Found KID (MmxU3kJAX0OK21QU++irFQ==)
Found DRMv1 header object.
Starting to look for license.
Enter SID for this file:Please, help with my problem.

any ANONYMOUS forum user

03-25-2008, 09:24 PM

When I start drmdbg (with edited .ini), WMP starts too and goes to the Internet to download the license. But I have the license files in DRM folder already.
Do you allow WMP to get the license from the Internet? If WMP tries to get a license, then it is really needed to play the file. If you can't play the file, you won't be able to remove DRM.

Stream Recorder

03-27-2008, 08:48 AM

Sometimes when you go to Media Usage Rights, the song doesn't switch, and the box in drmdbg does not fill in.

How to fix this:
if you move the song it gets stuck on out of the DRM2 folder, and into the DRM_Removal folder (next to drmdbg.exe), and hit MultiScan, then it should to work.

jwscuba

03-27-2008, 10:36 AM

OK, so i was having problems. It just wasn't populating the sid know it is. Well it is about 50/50. But I put the drm2.key in the same folder as freeme but it still asks for the sid to be inputed.

Anyone have any ides

*Note* I was running some test and I noticed that if I successfullt have gotten the sid once it wont do it again. Even if I delete the original files and redo it all over again. Any ideas on this.

Wasserkraft

04-01-2008, 08:43 AM

boney

04-11-2008, 07:26 AM

I have a DRM Protected file.

I have Windows XP Professionnal with the Version V11.0.6000.7000

I downloaded drmdbg 2007/12/25 and put my Wmv file in the drgdbg file, I validate the licence

Not problem with it : v11.0.6000.7000 was displayed in the box beside "Multiscan"
I pressed : MutiScan and got :

<DRM2WMV2>
<KID>Au2CnAesm7t9AMHSimzhvA==</KID>
<SID>QomJYKJSHREjYELM2We5DhJWXGs=</SID>
<INFO></INFO>
</DRM2WMV2>

the DRM2.key also appears in the directory

I downloaded FreeMe2 and put it in the same file and it gave me this message :

Usage: FreeM2 [-vs2] protectedfile
Press <ENTER> to acknoledge error

What should I do next ?

Many thanks in advance for your help

Lops

04-12-2008, 07:30 PM

Note: "drmdbg.ini" should be created in the "DRM Removal Kit" directory".
May not be required! Do no change anything if the settings below already have paths filled in. In "drmdbg.ini", change:

Code:
[IndivBoxKey]
path=
[drmv2clt]
path=(on Windows XP) INTO

Code:
[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dllI am just starting with this tool. I dont know where to put thoe code though. which specific box do I need to put the code in, then whats next?
Ive bought a bunch of songs on Napster (http://all-streaming-media.com/downloadable-audio-and-video/Napster-free-music-service.htm) and cant transfer them to mp3 bcause of the laim drm. please explain the removal detailed. im attatching some screenshots of my DRM status.
thanks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/RAID/DRMscreen.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/RAID/DRMscreen2.jpg

Stream Recorder

04-13-2008, 01:22 AM

Lops, the code is changed in the file drmdbg.ini. You can open it with a text editor like Windows Notepad.

Lops

04-13-2008, 02:08 PM

I dont have the drmdbg.ini file in my drm folder... how is it created, after the program is run?
please help. Im not seeing that file, and I did a search to to locate it anywhere on my computer and it isnt located.
youre help is much appreciated.
thanks

Stream Recorder

04-13-2008, 10:30 PM

just run drmdbg.exe

Lops

04-14-2008, 11:26 PM

I seriously feel like a retard. I dont know what im not getting, I run the drmdg.exe. It runs.... then I go to the drm folder located under my hidden files under documents and settings and open up the directory, the one I showed a screenshot of, and there is no drmdbg.ini

Stream Recorder

04-15-2008, 10:32 AM

drmdbg.ini is created in the same folder where your drmdbg.exe is located.

nyschamps52

04-17-2008, 05:06 PM

The "DRM2 DIR" option simply lets you choose where "DRM2.key" will be created. Preferably, you should set it to a place that you can find. (Otherwise, you won't be able to find DRM2.key. >,<)

By default, it is set to to folder that drmdbg is located. Also, the option to create a separate folder for the "DRM2.key" is enabled by default. Let's say that drmdbg is located in C:\drmdbg. By default, the DRM2.key file would go inside C:\drmdbg\DRM2\DRM2.key.

In the "simplified kit", I made a very simple adjustment to the ini file that disabled the "Create DRM2 Dir" option by default. Thus, the key would simply appear in the same folder as drmdbg.

If the file isn't being created at all, then the problem might be that drmdbg just isn't finding the keys. (Which is why it doesn't export anything...)

As for your problem... Some people have been reporting that Yahoo! Music isn't working with drmdbg. One user reported that FairUse4WM (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/FairUse4WM-freeware-DRM-removal-Windows-software-Strip-copy-protection-from-WMV-ASF-WMA-Windows-Media-Player.htm) 1.3 works for some reason.

Do you use Yahoo! Music (http://all-streaming-media.com/downloadable-audio-and-video/Yahoo-Music-Unlimited-Cheap-music-subscription-service.htm)?

I'm having the same issue that dr29 was having...it doesn't generate a key, but I was wondering if maybe Ruckus was another program that it didn't work well with?

Lops

04-18-2008, 12:51 PM

drmdbg.ini is created in the same folder where your drmdbg.exe is located.

I appreciate all your help and time so you know
Again though, This file is not in my computer
I did a search looking for drmdbg.ini and it did not locate it. Now if that file is hidden then a search might not locate it. But, I did look in the hidden DRM directory and it is not in there.
After you said it is where the drmdbg.exe is, I looked in there and here is a picture of that folder.

maybe I didnt extract it right?
I know that I cant fet fairuse4 to run it gets an error when i try to run that......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/RAID/drmzippicture.jpg

maybe you can talk to me on messenger and walk me through getting this to work. If you can Ill send you $15.00 on paypal.
thanks

Stream Recorder

04-19-2008, 03:33 AM

Extract the files and run drmdbg.exe. drmdbg.ini will appear in the same folder.

suspect20

04-20-2008, 01:31 PM

I am able to get everything working up to the last step by following these instructions. I enter in my SID when asked then FreeMe2.exe gets an error and stops responding. Last step the batch file got to was "starting to process data packets 22040 packets of length 8000".

Details on the error say: Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: FreeMe2.exe
Application Version: 0.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 47ac8715
Fault Module Name: FreeMe2.exe
Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 47ac8715
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00003895
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: 555c
Additional Information 2: 407f598ae682d5d282388e42477c34ff
Additional Information 3: ac05
Additional Information 4: 47783b66d503228fa9645ade6b13bf3e

I have tried this with 3 different protected video files and get the same result. Any guesses as to what could be causing this error or suggestions on what I could do to fix it would be greatly appreciated.

Lops

04-21-2008, 01:28 AM

Stream recorder- I appreciate your help so far.
I unzipped the files and was able to modify the drmdbg.ini
Now I am having problems creating/finding the keys. I run drmdbg.exe and It will try to open a song, then I get this readprocessMemory_error window
as well as WriteProcessMemory_error from DRMDBG
So Ill close it and open it again. The next time, it will play the song in windows media player, but it does not create/generate/find the key and put it in the field next to CLEAR on the drm tool. here is a picture.
Please help.
thanks so much
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/RAID/DRMerror.jpg

gt2690b

04-22-2008, 07:03 PM

i am getting that same read and write memory error... the funny thing is i had this working just last week but i had to re-install windows because of some other stuff... now i am getting the read/write errors just like your screenshot... maybe its because windows is on my D:\ drive now? I have D:\ in my paths and everything.. i dont understand.. anyone???

adam1972

04-22-2008, 11:16 PM

I just noticed after several attempts to remove some DRM ( I was able to this morning) that DRMDBG no longer functions. I remembered that MS told me this afternoon that there was an upgrade to some security files and I would not be able to access my media if I did not update them.... so I said OK. It placed an indiv02.key into my DRM folder.

The Version Went from:
11.0.6000.7000
To :confused:
11.0.6000.6324

I renamed the DRM folder as a test and re-individualized once again... the new indiv01.key is now version 11.0.6000.6324 and went from being 832kb to 1151kb. :mad:

Now I get those memory and write errors as well...... Any help?

LiberumAnimus

04-26-2008, 10:24 PM

My IBX version is now 11.0.6001.7000. I recently installed Vista SP1. Does anyone know if there are any plans to update drmbg to accommodate this?

qvr

04-27-2008, 06:42 PM

I'm getting the same read and write error also when trying to use drmdbg. I'm not sure what's going on.

any ANONYMOUS forum user

04-30-2008, 04:49 AM

I'm also getting the same read/write error. The problem for me is, that it won't create the DRM2 folder and the DRM2.key in it eventhough I have changed the attributes so it should be able to write in it. Any solutions?

bkinley24

05-01-2008, 11:57 AM

i typed the paths into the drmdbg.ini file. I also am viewinf the hidden files but I am unable to locate the key file. I go to documents and settings>allusers>drm but then there is not a cache file to look in. How do I find the key to put in for the path?

arodue

05-02-2008, 01:39 PM

I have a request + something that might help you all rolled into one...

Download drmdbg + FreeMe2 (2008/01/01)
http://sharebee.com/6042e1bc

Basically, I packaged drmdbg and FreeMe2 (the latest versions of both, so drmdbg is the January 1, 2008 version) and jotted down some quick instructions on how to use them from start to finish. (It starts at individualization and ends at freeing the DRM-protected content).

P.S. As always, scan for viruses (yes, I'm asking you to scan a file that I posted for viruses). I know that I'm trustworthy, but you don't. Stay safe. =)

That's the "something that may help you". Now here's my request...

Can someone (preferably someone who hasn't even individualized his/her computer yet) please follow the instructions step-by-step and tell me if everything works out? I want to make sure that I didn't miss a step or write down a step incorrectly. I already did the first few steps a while back, so I can't verify that they are correct.

Thanks, and enjoy... At the same time. x,X

Oh, and I take credit for nothing other than the instructions. Even then, you're free to post the instructions wherever (with or without credits... I don't really mind) you want.

For those who already have drmdbg and FreeMe2...

Please help me find any mistakes. ^,^

i really appreciate this tutorial that you have provided.
i tried, it worked at first.. (i mean i managed to get the sid thingy).. but when i copied to cmd, my freeme2 will stop working and close.

so i deleted, and tried all over again.. i cant get the sid thingy anymore. provided a screenshot for reference.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f319/myonly611/May03033755.jpg
i read thru the thread, and realised some users have the same problem as me too. would really appreciate it if anyone can provide some help. i seriously have no idea what is wrong.

btw, i'm using vista

bounci.rabbit.123

05-03-2008, 08:17 PM

I am also having the problem of drmdbg not giving me any key output. However, when I looked at the media usage rights, it said that that "the media usage rights cannot be backed up". does that mean that it doesn't store the information in indiv01.key, which is why i can't get any keys from drmdbg?

Stream Recorder

05-03-2008, 08:44 PM

What version of IBX do you have?

arodue

05-03-2008, 10:37 PM

stream recorder, i dont know who you're asking..
but mine is v11.0.6000.6324, in vista..

bounci.rabbit.123

05-04-2008, 09:58 AM

@Stream Recorder:

IBX v11.0.6000.7000
I'm running Windows XP professional on an admin account, using WMP11.0.5721.5230.

peste19

05-13-2008, 11:55 AM

i have yahoo music and i am trying to use drmdbg but i cant get the sid what am i doing wrong.

I opened drmdbg clicked multiscan if found the key and i have the wmv to my music directory but it does not create any keys or show the sid

any ANONYMOUS forum user

05-17-2008, 10:07 AM

I am having a problem.

I do not have a indiv01.key in my cache folder, only a indiv01.tmp file. A search for indiv01.key yielded nothing.

What gives?

Thanks.

matt5454

05-17-2008, 11:22 AM

Ok I reinstalled WMP and now the key file exists in my cache.

My version however is v11.0.6000.6324.

Im getting the same read/memory errors that some other people have posted.

When I "individualize my computer" by clicking that security component upgrade link, it takes me to the web page but the link that says "UPGRADE" is grayed out and I cannot click on it.

How do I get 11.0.6000.7000?

matt5454

05-17-2008, 11:41 AM

Ugh ok so I needed to be using IE and not Firefox, and was able to click UPGRADE.

Im still stuck however because even after the upgrade I am at 11.0.6000.6324 and not .7000.

Any ideas?

Coronae

05-18-2008, 02:50 PM

Hello! I've been using drmdbg in conjunction with freeme2, and after having some initial difficulty I've gotten it to work... somewhat.

I'm at 11.0.6000.7000 on drmdbg, running on Vista. I have to use the "media usage rights" trick in WMP to get a SID code to appear (right-click on file name, then hit properties and the media usage rights tabs after clicking multiscan in drmdbg).

HOWEVER, a .key file is never created. I have both programs in the same folder and have the key directory set to there and I have disabled the key directory option.

Even though it doesn't make a key, I don't have to copy/paste the SID because freeme2 seems to automatically decode the music and create a freed file after it's been run through drmdbg. (I've searched my computer, and there are no .key files anywhere!)

Sounds great, right? BUT, BUT, the freed file is completely messed up. Its properties still report it at the right length, size, etc., but the "song" only lasts for 5 seconds at the most, and it's completely silent! I just get a garbled noise right before it goes out.

Anyone have any clue what could be causing this? Any help is appreciated!

Stream Recorder

05-19-2008, 01:31 PM

My version however is v11.0.6000.6324.

How do I get 11.0.6000.7000?
How to upgrade IBX from 11.0.6000.6324 to v11.0.6000.7000

Instead of upgrading IBX from 11.0.6000.6324 to v11.0.6000.7000, you need to downgrade IBX from 11.0.6000.6324 to lower version or to v11.0.6000.7000.

Student1

09-16-2008, 06:36 PM

I'm having problems.
When I first go to http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp
I can not click Upgrade, so I assume the DRM Process is already set up?

When setting up the filename path for the *.key file mine doesn't have the cache directory. In the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM directory is a DRMv1.key and IndivBox.key file

thus the edited coding in the drmdbg.ini file
[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\IndivBox.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dll

When opening up drmdbg.exe
The following pop-up occurs.
drmdbg - "ReadProcessMemory_error" which I would need to press OK twice before WMP would open

*now no error occurs, but also WMP does not open

What am I doing wrong?

kind123

10-06-2008, 02:23 AM

i have been succeed in solving the readprocessmemory_error problem.

1.use windows media player 10, not 11.
if you use 11 now, you can follow the steps:

(1). uninstall wmp 11 (control panel, add/remove programs, windows components)
(2). uninstall wmp 11 runtime (control panel, add/remove programs)
(3). uninstall Microsoft User-Mode Driver Frameworks (control panel, add/remove programs). if the Wudf01000 confirmation box appears click OK and continue
(4). Open a command window. Click Start-->Run enter cmd and hit enter.
(5). change directories: cd \doc*\all* <--puts you in \Documents and Settings\All Users
(6). remove unwanted attributes from the DRM directory: attrib -s -h DRM
(7). Open Windows Explorer, navigate to \Documents and Settings\All Users and then delete the DRM directory
(8). go to microsoft.com/download and get wmp 10
(9). install wmp 10

2.upgrade your drm at:
http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp

3.install FairUse4WM 1.3 Fix-2

4.open a .wmv file that has drm license,access the license.after pop out a windows says "you have received a license"(wait untill the play button is available),close the window(don't hit play button),then close the windows media player.

4.use FairUse4WM to translate the file.(you can search for how to use FairUse4WM)

sorry for my poor english.glad if i can help.

kind123

10-06-2008, 02:26 AM

i have been succeed in solving the readprocessmemory_error problem.(xp2, windows media player 10, FairUse4WM 1.3 Fix-2)

1.use windows media player 10, not 11.
if you use 11 now, you can follow the steps:

(1). uninstall wmp 11 (control panel, add/remove programs, windows components)
(2). uninstall wmp 11 runtime (control panel, add/remove programs)
(3). uninstall Microsoft User-Mode Driver Frameworks (control panel, add/remove programs). if the Wudf01000 confirmation box appears click OK and continue
(4). Open a command window. Click Start-->Run enter cmd and hit enter.
(5). change directories: cd \doc*\all* <--puts you in \Documents and Settings\All Users
(6). remove unwanted attributes from the DRM directory: attrib -s -h DRM
(7). Open Windows Explorer, navigate to \Documents and Settings\All Users and then delete the DRM directory
(8). go to microsoft.com/download and get wmp 10
(9). install wmp 10

2.upgrade your drm at:
http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp

3.install FairUse4WM 1.3 Fix-2

4.open a .wmv file that has drm license,access the license.after pop out a windows says "you have received a license"(wait untill the play button is available,but don't hit the button),close the window,then close the windows media player.

4.use FairUse4WM to transform the file.(you can search for how to use FairUse4WM)

sorry for my poor english.glad to know if i can help.

shoparound

12-22-2008, 10:38 PM

I keep ending up with "ReadProcessMemoryError" on drmdbg. Can anyone help?

akrabbim

12-28-2008, 04:06 PM

I am having a problem with drmdbg.exe extracting the keys. I have the Indiv01.key located, and everything has been individualized, but when I try to run the Multi Scan, no DRM2 folder or DRM2.key is created, even though WMP starts playing the music file. Also, no SID information is outputted. I am running Vista 32.

Thanks for the work so far

sicnarf

01-06-2009, 12:45 AM

I am having a problem.

I do not have a indiv01.key in my cache folder, only a indiv01.tmp file. A search for indiv01.key yielded nothing.

What gives?

Thanks.

Same ! Help anyone?

ghell

01-22-2009, 10:43 AM

I have the same problems.

First off, I'm using WMP 10 on XP (SP3) inside a VMWare virtual machine.

I have individualised the system (http://undrm.info/faq/removing-DRM/faq-Windows-Media-Player-Individualization-Process.htm), getting me the following text in the text box next to the "Multi Scan" button in drmdbg.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\IndivBox.key
v11.0.5497.6285

I know it's not v11.0.6000.7000 but that's what I get from individualising, DRM media plays fine in WMP and I don't know how to get a different version (I have no "DRM\cache" directory, no "Indiv01.key" etc and I do have both hidden and system files visible)

I get the ReadProcessMemory_error and WriteProcessMemory_error on every version of drmdbg I try and no DRM2 directory or key file appears. I would guess that it can't debug the wmp process so it can't extract the key file, since the name implies it is a debugger similar to ollydbg and wanting to read a process' memory confirms this.

I've tried every suggestion here, including deleting the DRM directory contents.

I also tried FairUse4WM on a DRM protected file that does play fine in WMP10 but FairUse4WM tells me:
---------------------------
Unable to recover private key
---------------------------
No license available for specified file.
---------------------------
OK
---------------------------

A different version of FairUse4WM could get my keys ("2 keys found") as soon as it started without me selecting anything. However, when I tried to run the DRM protected WMV through it I get:
0 files converted.
0 errors.
1 warnings.
C:\foobar.wmv does not appear to be licensed to you.Even though (as I have said) it plays fine in WMP10 and is definitely protected (VLC plays garbage when it tries, my network activity shows a licence fetch by WMP and WMP even says when it is downloading the licence).

Edit: Fixed that last problem using the following forum thread
FairUse4WM Error: filename.wmv does not appear to be licensed to you :)

PieXVI

01-29-2009, 02:00 PM

I have the same problem then ghell. Also, I cannot use the trick of Milotis with fairuse because I cannot register in my country to Napster.

Anybody has an idea on it ?

Thanks,
PieXVI

Stream Recorder

01-29-2009, 07:58 PM

I have the same problem then ghell. Also, I cannot use the trick of Milotis with fairuse because I cannot register in my country to Napster.
I have never used Napster, but milOtis trick works fine for me.

ghell

01-30-2009, 05:00 AM

I have the same problem then ghell. Also, I cannot use the trick of Milotis with fairuse because I cannot register in my country to Napster.

I also never use Napster. It shouldn't be necessary, even for audio. As long as you can play it in Windows Media Player, you should be able to remove the DRM. The wma/v file should have a URL inside it that tells it where to go to get the licence file (used in conjunction with your IndivBox.key for generating the content decryption key) and the only way I can see that needing napster is if you downloaded the music with napster and they use their own web server for it (which requires authentication) - in which case, you would already have napster.

quezicotl

03-08-2009, 05:55 AM

:confused: If no one answers this soon, I'll understand seeing as it was started over a year ago...

I followed everything up to the point where it says " when you find the key" but I have searched my entire computer for anything with "Indiv" and I have no luck finding the Indiv01.key or 02 and so on.

I have individualized, I ran it, funny enough, I have found 2 diff downloads for it, one opens the GUI version you speak of in this thread, and the other just uses the CMD, anyways I changed the paths, and I made hidden and hidden system files visible, went into the DRM file, but no Indiv" ".key file found. What am I doing wrong? If you can, dumb it down a little more starting with what causes the file (Indiv" ".key) to be there in the first place.

quezicotl

03-08-2009, 06:07 AM

Mac2492- I followed your instructions but could not get the "DRM2.key." This may be stupid question but what am I supposed to put in the "DRM2 DIR" box? Is that my problem? here a a couple of key facts:

1. My system is Individualized

2. My paths are as follows in the drmdbg.ini (And i did check this using show hidden folders and files):
[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM\Cache\In div01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\WINDOWS\system32\drmv2clt.dll

3. The top box shows up with my path and "v11.0.6000.7000"

4. my WMV DIR points to the folder containing the drm locked music

5. when i hit multiscan the box above the clear button fills in with the song but the box to the left of the clear box remains blank.

6. I am running Windows Vista Home Premium.

7. I have read through several forum threads but have not figured it out yet...

Quezicotl Says: Is your windows 32 or 64, if 64 maybe you should try entering Windows 64(if it exist on a 64bit system) instead of 32.

quezicotl

03-08-2009, 06:21 AM

quezicotl

03-08-2009, 10:10 PM

quezicotl

03-09-2009, 12:15 AM

Using "FairUse4WM (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/FairUse4WM-freeware-DRM-removal-Windows-software-Strip-copy-protection-from-WMV-ASF-WMA-Windows-Media-Player.htm)" works extremely well and fast.

I have only used it for a WMV file, it detected my License keys within seconds, then it was very speedy in converting even on my 500Mhz 256RAM computer while it was scanning itself with Adaware.

It is DRMDBG, but with GUI (Graphic User Interface)(makes it easier).

*Remember, if you didn't legally buy it and it's protected and you aren't in possesion of a legit License you can't do any of this*

When its done:
Just check your "My Documents" folder, if you unDRM'd a music file, check "My Music", if video "My Videos", etc.

It will have "(No DRM)" in the name.

Stream Recorder

03-09-2009, 06:46 PM

I followed everything up to the point where it says " when you find the key" but I have searched my entire computer for anything with "Indiv" and I have no luck finding the Indiv01.key or 02 and so on.
Windows Media Player 10/11: How to determine IBX version

diamonddog74

03-13-2009, 07:22 AM

Hi everyone, I've been following the entire thread to try to solve my DRM stripping issues. From what I'm getting by reading the comments here is that I probably can't use drmdbg and FreeMe2 as is because my WMP 11 is v. 11.0.5721.5260 and my IBX is 11.0.6001.8000. How do I revert that to the IBX that will work with these programs?

Stream Recorder

03-13-2009, 09:36 PM

xizwyck

03-20-2009, 02:45 PM

:( None of this works. Simply put. The SID will not show.

Here's a solution. Buy the CD and rip it.

gnkn

03-23-2009, 01:26 PM

I am having a problem with drmdbg.exe, how do I use it to strip header from drm protected music that I have on my system? I have version 11.0.6001.7004 of windows media player. Please help me release my drm'ed songs from bondage.

FreakThis

06-01-2009, 08:07 PM

I think everything on this thread is a bunch of *****, and lame adolescent hackers distributing malware, using DRM-bypass a lure for people to download their malware.

The links to lots of these programs listed on this thread go to shitty sites advertising ****** (little hacker adolescents can't get it up after all the masturbation).

Nothing I've tried here works AT ALL. I think this is a big load of of *****. To anyone reading this, don't waste your time trying this bullshit - none of it works, as you can see from all the people posting here.

I think there are some pay programs that do this - you're probably better of trying one of them.

To the ***** who posted "instructions" on how to do this shit - your instruccitons ***** SUCK AND DON"T ***** WORK.

Stream Recorder

06-03-2009, 08:07 AM

To the ***** who posted "instructions" on how to do this shit - your instruccitons ***** SUCK AND DON"T ***** WORK.
The instructions were written 17 months ago. Microsoft releases updates pretty fast and such software stops working.

I think there are some pay programs that do this - you're probably better of trying one of them.
Lossy DRM removal software (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/) works, but you should always try it before buying no matter whether we recommend it or not!

kristo

07-27-2009, 04:38 PM

Stuff works (XP SP3 WMP11)

Will get back to it soon with instructions but now I'm going for a beer :)

kristo

07-28-2009, 02:21 PM

I got my info from TS concerning drmdbg and unDRM.info (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/freeme2-freeware-lossless-DRM-remover-for-Windows-Media-WMV-WMA-files.htm) concerning FreeMe2. As the instructions on those pages are 'old' I had to be creative.

My system as I used it

XP Home fresh install + SP3 + updates (not the most latest)
WMP11 (from windows update site) without any updates
[this will not work with WMP9]

What did I use it on

DRM protected wmv from a local (Belgium) TV network
http://www.iwatch.be/2007/player.php?item_id=4388

Instructions

(Get an unzipper; I use Winrar (http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm))

Individualize your computer @ services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp (http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp).

Get FreeMe2; I got it from sourceforge (http://sourceforge.net/projects/freeme2/).

Unzip folder 'FreeMe2' into 'Program Files' or whatever.

Get drmdbg; I got it from Download the latest version of drmdbg.exe (http://stream-recorder.com/forum/download-latest-version-drmdbg-exe-t1959p3.html); file is 'drmdbg_2009_03_03.7z' (suppose filename depends on latest update).

Unzip the exe and txt (which I can't read) into the 'FreeMe2' folder (or where-ever you want but this is easy). So I got in the 'FreeMe2' folder a new folder 'drmdbg_2009_03_03' with in it the exe and txt file.
[There is no need for a 'DRM Removal Kit' folder as mentioned in TS]

Put your DRM-protected file into the 'drmdbg_2009_03_03' folder.

Play your DRM-protected file with WMP (validate the license). As my WMP11 was newly installed, some DRM related (I suppose) content was installed when first playing the file.

Stop playing the file. Close WMP.

Run drmdbg.exe. Drmdbg will run and WMP will open (A 'DRM2' folder with 'DRM2.key' should be created).
[No need to click 'Multi Scan' as mentioned in TS]
Hit 'Play' in WMP, the keys will be displayed in the bottom box of drmdbg (beside 'Clear'). Close drmdbg, WMP will close also.

Move 'DRM2.key' from the 'DRM2' folder to the 'FreeMe2' folder, rename it to 'drm2.key' (yes from upper to lower case).
Move the DRM-protected file also to the 'FreeMe2' folder.

Drag the DRM-protected file onto 'FreeMe2.exe'.
[Running the exe by clicking it won't work, using the command line won't work]

A DOS window 'FreeMe2.exe' will open processing your file. A file 'Freed-your_file_name' will be created, freed from DRM.

Enjoy the DRM-free content!

Do reply when this worked for you.
Do post edited instructions when you needed to change them for your situation.

Since I need to study I cannot guarantee to help you when you experience problems.

partsmutt

07-31-2009, 07:26 PM

Thank you Kristo! And the freeme2 (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/freeme2-freeware-lossless-DRM-remover-for-Windows-Media-WMV-WMA-files.htm) and drmdbg developers too!

Your instructions were great. It worked flawlessly.

I was so pissed off at Warner Brothers. I just got the new Green Lantern movie on Blu Ray, with the "digital copy" so my kids could watch it on their iPods, only to find out that it is WM specific and won't work on Macs or iPods!

It will now. I just removed the drm. Next up is converting to mp4!

raviator

08-14-2009, 08:53 AM

Kristo you are the man! I have been driving myself crazy trying to get drmdbg and freeme2 to work but could not quite get it right. Your updated instructions worked perfectly. I was able to use it on Amazon unbox videos that I purchased and now am able to burn them to dvds and watch on my TV.

fasfakl

09-26-2009, 04:29 AM

Doesn't seem to work for me. I followed kristo's steps verbatim, but I'm left with files that do play, but they're silent in Media Player Classic and garbled in WMP11.

Files are in .wma format
drmdbg.exe 03/03/2009
WMP v11.0.5721.5260
Indiv01.key v11.0.6001.8015
XP SP3

What could be wrong?

Stream Recorder

09-26-2009, 06:38 AM

fasfakl

09-26-2009, 10:46 PM

ohhh, curses!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:
I assume that means I'm stuck until the next release of drmdbg.

Stream Recorder

09-27-2009, 04:53 AM

If you can re-acquire licences, you can install a fresh copy of Windows XP, disable automatic updates and enjoy DRM removal software (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/).

You can also downgrade Windows Media Player to a previous version. But you will need to re-acquire licences anyway.

Please note that some content providers force to upgrade to the latest version of IBX.

And you can always use lossy DRM removal programs (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/).

kristo

09-27-2009, 07:07 AM

Does this mean this IBX file has recently been updated by Microsoft and included this in its updates for Windows, rendering drmdbg.exe 03/03/2009 useless?

Can I check wich IBX version I have?

Stream Recorder

09-27-2009, 01:21 PM

Can I check wich IBX version I have?
Windows Media Player 10/11: How to determine IBX version

kristo

09-28-2009, 09:30 AM

OK it appears I (still) have 11.0.6001.8000 so this version is (still) covered by drmdbg 03/09:

DRMDBG is a key-finder, it extracts the keys by hooking an instance of Windows Media Player that it launches. There are several version available each targeting a specific version. The latest version released on March 3 2009 supports the new IBX version 11.0.6000.6324 and 11.0.6001.8000

However I haven't done any recent Windows updates so this might change when I would(?)

Can I know what updates would change the IBX version?

Suppose I make a copy of the IBX file. Could I just substitute the copy for an updated file?

Stream Recorder

09-29-2009, 03:45 AM

However I haven't done any recent Windows updates so this might change when I would(?)

Can I know what updates would change the IBX version?
You should be able to get this from the downgrading instructions:
How to downgrade Windows Media Player to a previous version in Windows XP

frisco0

07-30-2010, 12:37 AM

it's possible have a wmv file/link with DRM to test process?
Thanks.

Stream Recorder

07-30-2010, 02:30 AM

it's possible have a wmv file/link with DRM to test process?
you can find DRM demos on ezdrm and other web-sites.

daflip

04-14-2011, 09:45 PM

is this still working? i can't get the right ibx... its too high for it the drmbg.exe to support.. i get a greenish video corrupted video when i undrm it with freeme. with drm key generated... i was able to do this before but with right wmp11 version i can't find it now :( any input? help

thanks!

Stream Recorder

04-15-2011, 12:49 AM

pitufoamarillo

08-07-2011, 11:58 AM

Hi everyone, I've been reading for more than two days in this forum and haven't been able to figure this out.

drmdbg doesn't show anything on Multiscan textbox, Window MediaPlayer starts when I run drmdbg but doesn't play the DRM protected file.

Using Win vista (without SP1 nor SP2), WMP 11.0.6000.63.53

Can't find IBX version when I click on IndivBox.key and Indiv01.key properties, as there is no "version" tab and the "digital signature" tab details only says "V2" under version (already checked http://stream-recorder.com/forum/windows-media-player-10-11-determine-ibx-t1995p2.html and couldn't figure out how to find the IBX)

- I have downloaded the latest version of drmdbg (from http://stream-recorder.com/forum/download-latest-version-drmdbg-exe-t1959p6.html), wich is drmdbg.exe 2009/03/03 for IndivBox.key v11.0.6000.6324.

- I individulized the licence (as told in this thread) at http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp, though I had some issues (can only be done with Internet Explorer 8 or higher, no other browser). After that, the IndivBox.key and Indiv01.key where created in the appropriate folder (C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM).

- I run drmdbg.exe (from a folder I created in C:\Program Files\DRM Removal Kit\DRMdbg), drmdbg.ini was created.

- I set the files' path in drmdbg.ini as follows:
[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM\Cache\In div01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\Windows\system32\drmv2clt.dll
[wmvdir]
path=D:\MUSICA\
[drm2dir]
path=C:\Users\Admin\Documents\drm2\

When I run drmdbg.exe, it automatically starts WMP, but the music file is not palyed, and nothing appears on the textbox next to the Multiscan button (step 5 of original instructions on post #6 of this thread). Therefore, I don't have any output info to use in freeMe2 to proceed. If i try to paly the file while drmdbg and WPM are open, doesn't work either (no keypath shown in drmdbg).

What am I doing wrong??? Is my IBX compatible with the drmdbg.exe I'm using??? any suggestion, solution??

Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks!!

pitufoamarillo

08-07-2011, 12:08 PM

Hi everyone, I've been reading for more than two days in this forum and haven't been able to figure this out.

drmdbg doesn't show anything on Multiscan textbox, Window MediaPlayer starts when I run drmdbg but doesn't play the DRM protected file.

Using Win vista (without SP1 nor SP2), WMP 11.0.6000.63.53

Can't find IBX version when I click on IndivBox.key and Indiv01.key properties, as there is no "version" tab and the "digital signature" tab details only says "V2" under version (already checked http://stream-recorder.com/forum/windows-media-player-10-11-determine-ibx-t1995p2.html and couldn't figure out how to find the IBX)

- I have downloaded the latest version of drmdbg (from http://stream-recorder.com/forum/download-latest-version-drmdbg-exe-t1959p6.html), wich is drmdbg.exe 2009/03/03 for IndivBox.key v11.0.6000.6324.

- I individulized the licence (as told in http://stream-recorder.com/forum/howto-instructions-removing-drm-drmdbg-freeme2-windows-t2272.html) at http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp, though I had some issues (can only be done with Internet Explorer 8 or higher, no other browser). After that, the IndivBox.key and Indiv01.key where created in the appropriate folder (C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM).

- I run drmdbg.exe (from a folder I created in C:\Program Files\DRM Removal Kit\DRMdbg), drmdbg.ini was created.

- I set the files' path in drmdbg.ini as follows:
[IndivBoxKey]
path=C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DRM\Cache\In div01.key
[drmv2clt]
path=C:\Windows\system32\drmv2clt.dll
[wmvdir]
path=D:\MUSICA\
[drm2dir]
path=C:\Users\Admin\Documents\drm2\

When I run drmdbg.exe, it automatically starts WMP, but the music file is not palyed, and nothing appears on the textbox next to the Multiscan button (step 5 of original instructions on post #6 of this http://stream-recorder.com/forum/howto-instructions-removing-drm-drmdbg-freeme2-windows-t2272.html). Therefore, I don't have any output info to use in freeMe2 to proceed. If i try to paly the file while drmdbg and WPM are open, doesn't work either (no keypath shown in drmdbg).

What am I doing wrong??? Is my IBX compatible with the drmdbg.exe I'm using??? According to the firs page of this threat, drmdbg is only compatible with "WMP 11 Final with version 11.0.6000.6324", but I don't know if it means the WMP versión or the IBX version.

Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks!!

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