Note: This tutorial is made as if the user was starting with a fresh 32bit XP SP3 installation.
NOTE: This tutorial will give you IBX 11.0.5497.6285
All the files you need are here:
http://www.multiupload.com/RL9D5CCLOT- dotnetfx.exe
- DR.7z
- dw20shared.msi
- MP10Setup.exe
- windowsxp-kb915865-v11-x86-enu.exe
- windowsxp-kb932716-v2-x86-enu.exe
- windowsxp-kb932716-v2-x86-enu.exe
- wmfdist11.exe
- wmp11.exe
- zune-x86.msi
Before beginning, individualize your system.
Install Zune 4.2
In order to strip the DRM from wmas downloaded from Zune, we must first partially install the Zune player. We
cannot use the installer from the site because it will install Windows Media Format Runtime with IBX 11.0.6001.8015. Start out by installing the .NET framework using the dotnetfx.exe, then move on to KB915865-v11 and KB932716-v2.
NOTE: At this point, if you are running XP in Windows Virtual PC, you will need to copy the msi files to the VM and disable the integration features.
Next up is the Microsoft Application Error Reporting MSI. Install dw20shared.msi.
Now we're ready to install the Zune media player. Install zune-x86.msi.
NOTE: Integration features can be re-enabled now.
The Zune media player is now installed, but it does not work. In order to make it work, we must update WMP to 11 beta 2.
Install WMP
NOTE: You might want to disable any internet connection until WMP11b2 is working.
In order to make sure we're not missing any components, we will
install WMP10 first. Go ahead and run MP10Setup.exe. Once setup is complete, we will update to WMP11b2. Run wmfdist11.exe and wmdbexport.exe. Now run wmp11.exe.
Try opening WMP to make sure that everything is working, then re-enable your internet. You may now open Zune, download your songs, and use your favorite method of stripping DRM.
NOTE: It is IMPERATIVE that you DO NOT UPDATE ANY Windows Media components OR Zune.
As well, try to avoid any Microsoft products with the word "Driver" in the name.
~Swooshy