Download FairUse4WM - to strip DRM protection from Windows Media Player 10,11 WMV,WMA

Hello all-
Long time reader, first time poster here, although most of my previous reading was spent over at doom9 before I discovered this site.

So this workaround won't work with zune, since it requires a wmp 11 upgrade? Is there a current method that works with the zune software (in XP or Vista)?

I'm "lucky" enough to be running Vista SP1 with zune 3.1 and can still use FairUse4WM fix2 without any fancy workarounds. (I seem to be "stuck" on the "old" IBX 11.0.6000.6324. In my more naive (and stupid) days studying this subject, I even tried to re individualize to 6000.7000 when it was the newest version, without success, thank God.) However I'm in desperate need of a clean os install, prob back to xp, but I'm a little reluctant about doing it since I seem to be a rare case of Fairuse4WM fix2 still working in Vista. Then again, my vista being so screwed up may be directly related to my "luckiness."


Also, if my "situation" can be of any use to someone more knowledgeable than me (ie. figuring out how to recreate it for others) pm me and I'll be happy to share more details.

But I digress.

Original question: so this won't work with zune? Is there a method that will?

Originally Posted by blacksecondtwelve

Thanks!

I just tried this and it worked with no problems.

Just don't install the new Zune software, that will
install windows media 11 runtime and cause windows
media player to crash.

[milOtis]

Originally Posted by meddle

Hey all,
First of all thanks alot, milotis!
Unfortunatelly the newest version doesn't work at my system.
One problem is that the wmvcore.dll always recreates in the c:/windows/system32 folder even if i empty the recycle bin.
But the main problem is that i'm not able to install wmp10 cause it tells me that its incompatible with my windows version. I've got Win XP Professionel N Edition with SP3. Is it maybe the problem of the N Edition?
Thanks for all suggestions!
meddle

I will say this as nicely as possible. Please read the instructions and do them AS written, not what you think you should do. I wrote them literally. If you do the step where I tell you to make sure to search hidden/system files, as well as the step in Folder Options to show all hidden and system files, then it will not auto create itself.

You have to do the search for hidden/system files as well, THEN delete all the results.

Also, I put a note at the VERY end of the instructions on how to install Windows if it won't let you run the EXE straight up. Please READ that part. You run a subfile called "wmsetsdk.exe" - Did you do that?

[milOtis]

Originally Posted by beerandt

Hello all-
Original question: so this won't work with zune? Is there a method that will?

Why not just switch to Napster? You know, you can use any service you want with a Zune device, you dont have to use the "Zune" service.

[blacksecondtwelve]

Originally Posted by milOtis

Why not just switch to Napster? You know, you can use any service you want with a Zune device, you dont have to use the "Zune" service.

Exactly. The problem is that the new Zune 3.1 software upgrades
windows media player and that's the only way currently to transfer
music to a zune.
So what I did was use vmware player and installed windows xp in
it. Then I installed the new zune software there and transferred all the
liberated music I downloaded from napster to the virtual machine.

[milOtis]

Originally Posted by blacksecondtwelve

Exactly. The problem is that the new Zune 3.1 software upgrades
windows media player and that's the only way currently to transfer
music to a zune.
So what I did was use vmware player and installed windows xp in
it. Then I installed the new zune software there and transferred all the
liberated music I downloaded from napster to the virtual machine.

hmm, I have a friend who has a Zune, and it shows up in MyComputer as a portable drive. he can just copy stuff to/from it like a flash drive. He got it off ebay, maybe it's hacked or something.

I just clicked upgrade DRM on my Ruckus player because I was forced to (it would not let me play songs on Ruckus or crack the DRM using FairUse4WM - like I have done over the last year). Now I cannot strip the DRM on my Ruckus downloads! Please help! I really loved FairUse4WM! It saved me a ton of time.

[milOtis]

Originally Posted by jk206904

I just clicked upgrade DRM on my Ruckus player because I was forced to (it would not let me play songs on Ruckus or crack the DRM using FairUse4WM - like I have done over the last year). Now I cannot strip the DRM on my Ruckus downloads! Please help! I really loved FairUse4WM! It saved me a ton of time.

Rule #1 - Do not upgrade EVER.
Rule #2 - Don't upgrade EVER.
Rule #3 - Obey rules #1 and #2.

Once you get your DRM in a crackable state, NEVER upgrade your DRM or WindowsMedia Player. If you have a device or piece of software that "forces" you to upgrade, then switch. For example, use Napster with an iPod, everything works great....you will never be told you have to upgrade. Actually you can use Napster with any device that shows up in MyComputer as "Removable Storage", which is 99% of the media player devices on the market.

Don't get locked into a proprietary piece of hardware like a Zune. There are so many great devices out there like the Creative Zen or the iPod shuffle, that are cheap and function like a harddrive, no restrictions what you can put on there.

hello all..sorted and back to full DRM removal thanks to Milotis excellent guide.
However, having switched off Windows auto updates I have today alone had 5 separate Windows security alerts as to "security" downloads so-say necesary 3 of them to do with my WMP (10) being exploited! How does one know whether or not download/install these?..i.e. are they really necessary?

these are what I need (?!) currently

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update (KB951847) x86 Download size: 248.4 MB , 10 minutes Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update provides important application compatibility updates. Details...
Don't show this update again

Security Update for Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB952069)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. Details...
Don't show this update again

Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP (KB936782)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
A security issue has been identified in Windows Media Player that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 (KB923689)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media file formats and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 and 11 (KB941569)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media file formats and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Still trying to figure out how to do this. Netflix requires 11 to grant rights to a downloaded movie... Trying to figure out how to watch movies on the plane...

Is it possible to delete WMP11, then install WMP10, individualize, make a copy of \all users\DRM\ - then after I upgrade to WMP11, copy the old V10 DRM dir and Cache subdirs back over??

xp pro SP2 here.

I had a similar issue..I have a Sony Walkman S639F to replace a defunct old mp3 player. I tried all ways to link it up with my lappie's (running XP Media Center) library of mp3s without using the Sony CD/software which required me to do a WMruntime11 and a Quicktime update to work. Also to use BBCiplayer files on the Sony..I had eventually to agree to updates. Bugger..predictably my newly restored WMP10 set up using Milotis' fix is now knacked and I am back to an Individualized Blackbox .dll key of 11.0.6000.6324!!

I see what you are saying m8. I dont have the expertise to say but will be very interested if one of the gurus here replies to your query...but it does seem that at every twist and turn there's something that guides you towards updates of some type. In my case, as my earlier post said, there were also(so-called) security holes in WMP10..which required(?) those updates (among others). I wasn't sure if not doing them ..for ibx keyreasons.. was potentially dangerous. I have now decided to use an old laptop with WMP10 and the right ibx no. just for DRM-related work...& then transfer files on a portable drive..no updates allowed on that machine!!

One last thing..you may or may not be aware that BBC iplayer (I'm in UK) offers a download of recent TV progs..to PC or portable device (i.e. 2 separate versions). I had some DRM-free PC-download progs stored on my PC's HDD...but they wouldnt play on the Sony Walkman. I have no DRM-free "portable" downloads currently available to try but I wonder when I do download some and get FU4WM running again if when DRM-stripped they will play on the Sony..somehow I think they may not..but we'll see in a few days.