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

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if you are forced to upgrade to the latest IBX, WMP v11 beta 2/3 won't work, because current versions of FairUse4WM and freeme2 don't work with IBX 11.0.6000.6324

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When i try using fairuse4wm i get this error message: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Music\Zune\Subscription\Aiden\A Split Of Nightmares\03 I Set My Friends On Fire.wma requires a different private key.

What can i do to get the program to run successful?

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"different private key" error when using FairUse4WM 1.3

Try to use the latest version - fu4m 1.3 fix-2

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Thanks for the response Stream Recorded but my desktop developed issues with more than just fairuse4wm so i had to resort to using my laptop =/. I tried to recover the keys on fairuse4wm 1.3fix-2 and i got this:
Extraction in progress on "Indiv01.key" 11.0.6000.6324 -- Please wait.
Failed - Unable to locate encrypted code table.

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Please use search before asking a question.

FairUse4WM error: Cannot locate encrypted code chunks

The latest version of IBX 11.0.6000.6324 is not supported by fu4m 1.3 fix-2

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Thanks Stream Recorder.

Well in that case the burning question is that does anyone know of any unlimited music subscription sites that do not require upgrade (or there is a workaround) to upgrade to IBX 11.0.6000.6324?

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This is an update to the rollback fix I released over a year ago. It contains everything you need to be DRM-free using a Napster subscription under Windows XP. This is fact will work for other subscription services too, however the lingo in this release is Napster specific since it is the best subscription service available. Just do the instructions exactly as written. You only have to go through them once ever, so be patient and read them!

Download Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/18181425...ix-milOtis.zip

Enjoy,
~ milOtis

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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.

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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

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Hey meddle,

I had to delete wmvcore.dll 3 times before it stopped recreating
itself.
After each time I searched for it and deleted it I restarted windows
then searched again. The 3rd time is when I got the message about
the unrecognized versions and it was smooth sailing from there.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

 

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.

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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.

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Just skip the ones that say Windows Media Player, Windows Media Runtime and you shouldn't have any problems continuing to use lossless DRM removal software.

And it is rather subjective whether Windows updates are that critical at all, especially if you use a good firewall and antivirus.

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The only way I know of to get around this whole update business is
to run a virtual machine. This is what I've done since I use a Zune
which requires the runtime11 update.
So if you have an XP disc, download virtualbox and install xp as
a virtual machine.
Once the install is complete, you don't have to do the first part of
mil0tis's instructions, just install wmp10 and finish from there.

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No that is not possible because your IBX is based on your version of media player. The first time you reopen WMP after doing that manual copy it would reindividualize because it would see an invalid IBX. I make no guarantees about using this in conjunction with Netflix. I myself has ATT U-Verse HDTV at home, and get my fill of movies from the free onDemand where like over 500 movies are available to watch at any time, so we dont even rent movies anymore. I think Netflix/Blockbuster is a waste of money.

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Please give me a link to fix that downgrading wmp11 for using FairUse4WM. The two links posted don't work anymore....
Thanks !

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Here ya go, I'll upload it, just for you :D :


It seems to me, however, that the central problem with the whole FairUse DRM stripping fiasco is that the programs that allow you to download your songs in the first place, force you to update your IBX to the highest one before you can even download the files you're going to remove DRM from. For example, I've tried every method of getting fairuse to work (and yes, I do mean EVERY method, except for the virtual PC, but it looks like it would be no different than just downgrading my current WMP to ver. 10 and going thru that whole process. and yeah, I'm this close to actually trying the virtual PC fix, I just don't think it'll work.) and the problem that I keep coming back to is that I can't individualize, or download music, because either Microsoft's individualization site or Zune/Napster forces an update of the IBX. Any thoughts on this?

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If you are forced to upgrade your IBX to the latest, the virtual PC or anything else won't help. You can only use lossy DRM removal software in this case.

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

 

Can you guys help me?

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I have no idea.

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Are there any working links to the program that allows you to downgrade your IBX version since the two links that were posted no longer work? Omegamuff1n uploaded it but the file is no longer there. PLEASE help! Thanks in advance!

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

 

I had problems removing wmp11 and after hours I found a solution and now FairUse4WM is working perfectly. To remove wmp11 try the following thread:
How to uninstall Windows Media Player 11 in Windows XP

ALSO Make sure you have individualization your system. Visit the following URL to automatically individualize your system (use Internet Explorer only):
services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.com/indivSite/en/indivit.asp

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Hello, DRM noob here...

Question: If I use my Win7 (64bit) machine to download my Zune purchases, can I then run a virtualbox install of XP (32bit) to remove DRM?

If not, can I just reboot into a separate installation of XP 32bit on a separate partition, and remove DRM from that install?



Just curious if I can even make this work, before I start spending time learning how to free some songs for my iPhone.

Thanks!

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If Zune forces you to upgrade to the latest version of IBX, then you won't be able to use FairUse4WM or freeme2. BTW it seems like the latter has more succesful users right now.

If you are not forced to upgrade, you can try both freeware virtual machine virtual box (as well as any other virtual machine) or a separate installation of Windows XP. I haven't tried virtual box yet, but you shouldn't have problems with it.

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I followed milOtis' tutorial to use with FairUse4WM 2009-01-10, however now I get this warning in the very last step of removing the DRM:

C:\[milOtis] 2009-01-10 FairUse4WM DRM Fix\1234.wmv does not have a recognizable DRM header.

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My Fair Use was working properly.Yesterday, I downloaded some update (I dont know what was that update, Some kind of codec I think)
After that, WM Recorder is showing this message: requires a different private key.

Please help me

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

 

What is your IBX?

You were probably talking about FairUse4WM...

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If you get this error on a brand new license, then redownload test content from fairuse4wm.com or ezdrm.com. Extract the keys.
If the key extraction fails, THEN please post the IBX version from the dialog box.

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milOtis download is down
Rapidshare is overloaded

can some one make a new downlink?

Greets

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Help
I'm watching a live broadcast
This broadcast only on Media Player 11 runs
Who can give ideas to eliminate this problem
====
In addition,
If the recording time of one day pass
Other will not play
This is an example of a protected file:
Direct link :

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This forum only provides help to those who need to remove DRM protection from files that you own. Please do not abuse rental licenses.

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Hi,
I notice someone else has asked a similar question above but I'm not sure of the answer.

Will FairUse4WM run on a 64 bit system? Will the XP mode version of XP that comes with Windows 7 work with it (on a 64 bit version of Windows 7)? It looks like it's becoming increasingly difficult to find XP drivers for new computers.