Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

Tutorial for how to remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with Windows Media Player above 10 using FairUse4WM

I found that the information about how to succeed with this task was very scattered and there were broken links everywhere, so I decided to create this step by step guide to simply pay it forward. I read all other tutorials I could find on this forum and on google, but when following them, I only got errors.

So after about 12 hours of reading, reformatting/reinstalling and trying different things, I came up with something that worked for me, and of course I'm going to share it with you guys who still cannot get it to work!

* Downgrade WMP *
1a. First try to uninstall via the add/remove under the control panel.

1b. If it doesn't work, go to Program Files and delete the Windows Media Player folder.

2. Try step 1a again.

3a. Go to Microsoft's web-site
and download Windows Media Player 10, then install it.

3b. If the system complains about a newer version already being installed, read "Fully uninstall WMP".

* Fully uninstall WMP *
1. Click Start->run and enter "regedit", then click ok.

2. In the Registry Editor window, navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr ent Version\Uninstall

3. Click on the entry for Media Player.

4. Double-click on the Uninstall-String, and copy the value in the Value "Data field".

5. Close the Registry Editor, and click Start->Run again.

6. This time, paste the string you just copied and click ok.

7. Follow the steps to uninstall WMP, the system will prompt you about installing older versions than the one that came with the system, but you just don't give a shit about Microsoft nor their lousy products and of course choose to click ok.

* Remove DRM protection with FairUse4WM *

1. Remove all content inside "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM".

2. Open up Internet Explorer and go to
and click upgrade.

3. Open up the protected WMV-file up in WMP 10 and get your licence.

4. Download FairUse4Wm @
MD5: 12815576c78a799114025b3b266dd156
VirusTotal report about FairUse4Wm.exe

5. Open up FairUse4Wm.exe and click "Recover Keys".

6. Click next and select your WMV-file and release it.

You can of course get the licence for all your files first, before you run FairUse4Wm.

Good Luck!

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

I didn't know FairUse4WM is still working! What version do you use?

Note to all users: This will delete all your DRM licences. Make sure you can re-acquire them.

I was getting the latest IBX during individualization. Are there any other successful users of WMP 10 and FairUse4WM?

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

I use the one I provided link to, which is FairUse4WM 1.3fix-2.
Did you get the latest IBX even when completely uninstalled WMP and installed version 10?

Cheers

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

I'll watch a live broadcast
My IBX is 6000.8015
How can I remove DRM with FairUse4WM
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webcast only with the IBX 6000.8015 (WMP11 latest version) is playable
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i did.but not solve my problem

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

DRM removal software is intended to be used with legally purchased files only. Please do not abuse rental licences.

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

Hello,

Thanks for the tutorial - there definitely needs to be a concise guide like this.

I can't individualise my WMP10 installation, though. When I go to the indivSite link and click "upgrade", it'll tell me "a security upgrade is required to play this file. Do you want to download this upgrade?", and after I click Yes, after a while I'll get a dialog box telling me the process timed out.

Any ideas how I can progress?

Thanks.

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

I presume you are on Win XP Pro and are using IE when trying this?
Then it sounds weird (not that a bug is rare on windows), what Service Pack and which installations/updates have you got?

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

I've solved it now, thanks. It was XP Pro SP2 running in VirtualBox and the virtual network adapter had to be changed from NAT to Bridged adapter; after that the security update went through with no problem.

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

Thanks for the easy to do removal of WMP 11, that worked fine.

Did the indivit bit at microsoft, again fine.

Then went to the bbc to re-acquire license and it wanted to sen me to the following webpage:
Click 'yes' to get the license and the IE page that opens 'claims' that it cannot connect to the internet.
(it can as I'm happily typing away here!)

any suggestions?

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

I've downloaded an Amazon Unbox video and I wish to remove the DRM using FairUse4WM, but it appears to be impossible because Amazon Unbox videos only work with WMP11. FairUse4WM will not work unless you have the DRM license. You can only get the DRM license by playing the video. You can only play the video if WMP11 is installed. FairUse4WM will not work if WMP11 is installed..................

I suppose I could download WMP11 and play the video to get the DRM license and then try using something other than FairUse4WM to remove the DRM, but I guess that belongs in another thread.

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

You can use screen video capture software or lossy DRM removal software which basically work the same way.

Direct Show Filter Graph Error

 

Thanks I have Tried this FAIRUSE, SomeHow It has Never Worked for me.
I have been successful with Automate DRM (for several Months (Until today)
I have Uninstalled WMP10 + WMP Runtime and Rebooted, reinstalled WMP10
Followed all Instructions here:
http://undrm.info/faq/removing-DRM/f...m#Requirements

Deleted the DRM Folder , Loaded the WMV DRM File in WMP10 and tried again (nothing orks)

I keep Getting the Same Message:

Strangely I downloaded 6 DRM Files, 4 of which were Un DRM easily with Automate unDRM = Decrypt it Program

Its just these 2 that Keep giving the Same "DirectShow Filter Graph error all the Time (I tried downloading it 3 times and same error)

These are Snapshots of what I get






Someone please Help
I have Paid for these Files and the DRM License expires on November 17 ,2010


:(

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

Thanks I have Tried this FAIRUSE, SomeHow It has Never Worked for me.
I have been successful with Automate DRM (for several Months (Until today)
I have Uninstalled WMP10 + WMP Runtime and Rebooted, reinstalled WMP10

Followed all Instructions here:
http://undrm.info/faq/removing-DRM/f...m#Requirements

I have even DOne a CLean install of windows XP SP3 on another PC, Upgraded WMP9 to WMP10 (as Suggested in the Tutorials) But Same "DirectShow Filter Graph error" message

Deleted the DRM Folder , Loaded the WMV DRM File in WMP10 and tried again (nothing orks)

I keep Getting the Same Message:

Strangely I downloaded 6 DRM Files, 4 of which were Un DRM easily with Automate unDRM = Decrypt it Program

Its just these 2 that Keep giving the Same "DirectShow Filter Graph error all the Time (I tried downloading it 3 times and same

error)

These are Snapshots of what I get







Strangely enough I Purchase/Downloaded a Different Video DRM wmv file from the site an Hour ago and I was successful in playing it in WMP 10 and even stripping the DRM with Automate UnDRM (So it can play in other Players such as VLC)

Yet I Still cant PLAY these other 2 Video Files I downloaded yesterday. :(


Someone please Help
I have Paid for these Files and the DRM License expires on November 17 ,2010


:(

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

I have a file I paid for last year, but the site went out of business. So I can't re-acquire a license. Am I pretty much out of luck?

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

What site was it, what DRM did they use?

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

If you can't play it, you can't remove DRM protection. Actually you can, but you need to find the SID and KID for your video...

I would just download a pirated video. You've purchased the video already, so it doesn't make sense to purchase it again.

p.s. Tell all your friends to remove DRM protection from all audio/video files and ebooks they have. Only stories like yours usually make people think about it.

Re: Tutorial: Remove DRM from WMV on Windows XP with freeware FairUse4WM

 

Do we have any helpful documentation on that? I've never heard about it before. Sounds dirty, i like it! ;)Even dirtier, i luv that!! :D :D

In any case it is always a good idea to un'DRM the video as soon as it is downloaded on the hdd. Then you and your video are safe. :rolleyes: