History.com, et al.

movieconosur · #1 03-15-2015, 09:12 PM

I'll start by saying I'm new at this, so please bare with me...
I'm trying to use AdobeHDS.php Helper to download from History.com. I have no trouble getting the link to the manifest file using Grab Any Media, but as stated by others, I get the message: "This stream is encrypted with Akamai DRM. Decryption of such streams isn't currently possible with this script.
What is the solution for this?
If anyone replies, please assume I know nothing and explain as simple as possible. Thanks in advance!

stinkfoot · #2 03-16-2015, 01:05 AM

Use much famous Spanish program of much pride, adownloader!

MinnieMouse · #3 03-16-2015, 05:37 AM

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...I'm trying to use AdobeHDS.php Helper to download from History.com. I have no trouble getting the link to the manifest file using Grab Any Media, but as stated by others, I get the message: "This stream is encrypted with Akamai DRM. Decryption of such streams isn't currently possible with this script.
What is the solution for this?...

Hey!

This has been discussed just some weeks ago in here.

Apparently the Akamai DRM is complicating the process a lot. Well you can read through the thread and see if this helps you to fix your problem.
Another solution would be to use a capturing software to record a history stream. If you don't mind spending 20 bugs and are looking for a simple (!) and stable solution Audials Moviebox is your way to go. You can find an explanation of the process following the link.

movieconosur · #4 03-16-2015, 08:02 PM

MinnieMouse, I did read that previous thread prior to my post, but it left me still scratching my head.
I do have the ZD Soft Screen Recorder, which does work. My only issue with that is when there is a lag in buffering you get segments of pixelated quality. That's why I'm hoping to download the stream instead.
The Audials Moviebox site definitely specifies History.com. However, it's a screen recorder as well. Thanks for the suggestion though. I gave it a try, and if it were (somehow) free, I would most likely keep it.
Nonetheless, I'm still hoping to find a way to download and decrypt the stream itself. The sites I have been trying to download from either use Akamai DRM or FlashAccess DRM, which is turning out to be more difficult than I had hoped.

stinkfoot · #5 03-16-2015, 09:29 PM

Much famous Spanish program "adownloader" is being windows program. No being android program. You have make mistake. Write history URL sample to use here way of example.

stinkfoot · #6 03-16-2015, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by movieconosur

I'm still hoping to find a way to download and decrypt the stream itself. The sites I have been trying to download from either use Akamai DRM or FlashAccess DRM, which is turning out to be more difficult than I had hoped.

No exist answer do such for any site. Hope for you in time send other beside DRM send. Forget DRM send. Prosecute other send.

movieconosur · #7 03-17-2015, 12:44 AM

As it turns out, I have found a solution! Surprisingly, I was already somewhat aware of it, but didn't realize it until just awhile ago.
I remembered when streaming available channels from Plex Media Server to my PS3, I was able to actually download the shows and save them on my PS3 hard drive, which could then be copied to a flash drive. I no longer have a PS3, but I thought if I could do it with that then surely it would work from a PC. And it does! Best of all, it's VERY simple.
Once Plex Media Server is installed on your computer you can select "Channels" and select the ones you would like to be able to stream from via the media server. Granted, only some are available, e.g. History, CBS, CW, A&E. Once those channels are loaded you can open Windows Explorer, and under Network Locations (see snapshot) you should see Plex Media Server (or whatever you may have renamed it). From there, just navigate to the channel and available episode you want. Then point, click, and drag it to another folder.
Note: The first 99% may go by very quickly and then stop so it looks like nothing is happening. Just be patient and wait until it completes.

Cheers!