[Tutorial] Zune DRM removal

[swooshycueb]

~~ this is a post in progress with collected uptodate info so stay tuned *snip* ~~
Download ZunePackage.exe (v4.8, 270MB, crc32: )
Download ZuneSetupPkg.exe (v4.8, 100MB, crc32: )

ref: http://zune.net/en-US/products/softw...ad/default.htm




~~ this is a post in progress with collected uptodate info so stay tuned *snap* ~~

[placebo]

zune offers the same as RHDY and NAPS: you pay a monthly fee and then can download as many DRM-protected *.wma's (192k) as you want, right?

http://www.zune.net/en-us/support/us...q.htm#zunepass

Their free trial period is 14days, neat too. Monthly fee is USD14.95 (ouch!). I've compared the search hits and it has tons of stuff (10million tracks), even more than naps (9mill.) and rhdy (8mill.). On the other hand, the search is very slow and 15bucks per month isnt nothing.

try to include some clear info which un'DRM software (FairUse4WM, which exact version) to use.

[swooshycueb]

Originally Posted by swooshycueb

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

MS has released Zune 4.7. Updated tutorial coming soon.

[swooshycueb]

I would have simply edited my previous post, but there seems to be no edit button. 'Tis life.

Note: This tutorial is made as if the user was starting with a fresh 32bit XP SP3 installation. x64 package available upon request.

NOTE: This tutorial will give you IBX 11.0.5497.6285

All the files you need are here: http://www.multiupload.com/LPKDX1S9RU (244.16 MB) HUGE FILE ALERT!

• dotnetfx.exe
• DR.7z
• dw20shared.msi
• MP10Setup.exe
• windowsxp-kb915865-v11-x86-enu.exe
• windowsxp-kb932716-v2-x86-enu.exe
• wmdbexport.exe
• wmfdist11.exe
• wmp11.exe
• zune-firmware.msi
• zune-x86.msi
• zunewmdu-x86.msi

NOTE: If you are updating from my earlier 4.2 tutorial, all you need to do is install zune-x86.msi first, then zune-firmware.msi and zunewmdu-x86.msi.

Before beginning, individualize your system.
You can do this by visiting http://services.wmdrm.windowsmedia.c...en/indivit.asp in Internet Explorer.


Install Zune 4.7
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 first, then zune-firmware.msi and zunewmdu-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.
If Microsoft updates Zune, I'll try to have an updated tutorial here within the month.

~Swooshy

[placebo]

i've changed my mind. i wont do any testing of zune downloading and un'DRMing. i spent nuff time with such things for almost 2 months (with RHDY and NAPS. extremely prolific and intense) and it's time to do something else.., for example, resting and recovering

may someone else test the given instructions and report, thx!

[swooshycueb]

The two XP updates are just updates provided in the MS Zune package. I'm not sure what they do, but Zune needs them for one reason or another. The DR.7z contains FU4WM, FU4WMCommander, and a blackbox key analyzer. Just something I thought I'd sneak in there. Individualization info added.

EDIT:
KB932716-v2: Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) update package
KB915865-v11: XmlLite update package

[placebo]

thanks swooshy. the difficult part after all is to acquire a zune pass (US$14.99/month, or a zune trial pass FREE/14days) and to run a WindowsXP system (= over 11 years old!).

Many boardies dont live in the States or use modern operating systems (Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 beta).

[swooshycueb]

Everything included in the 7z is needed to sync to a Windows 7 phone. Additionally, I will be including another hotfix soon to get rid of an error some have in some VMs.

EDIT: Scratch that, I just forgot to install WMP11b2 in the VM.

If you need any Zune language packs, let me know.

EDIT2: That WASN'T the problem. New pack pending as soon as I figure this out.

EDIT3: No new pack needed.

IF YOU GET AN ERROR SIMILAR TO THE FOLLOWING:
Zune has encountered a critical error and needs to close
Reisntall WMF! If you still have problems, use the media collection reset tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/e...displaylang=en

As well, the security updates for multiple versions of WMF are safe, and so is the WMDRM device update.