FairUse4WM - a WM/DRM removal program

[picree]

Doesn't work for anyone who still has WMP 10.......maybe it wasn't supposed to....monkey boy is WAYY over my head....:stupid:

[josh2]

Yeah, I don't think it was supposed to. But it works here with WMP11 final, while fu4wm 1.3 regular didn't. (Decoding works in both, but recovering keys only in the 1.3fix)

[picree]

So does FU4WM abandon WMP10? I wasn't upgrading WMP because I didn't want the hassles...should I go to WMP11? Are there any additional DRM restrictions?

[protectyoursources]

The AES key displayed in new key extraction
For the v11 individualization, v2ksndv.bla (or v2ks###.bla) is now an XML file. There are two tags of particular interest, the first 40 bytes of "c:PKCert" is the public key for ECC encryption and the "Keys" which stores all the secondary keys.

Each time you re-individualize, the DLL sends "escrowed" key information to Microsoft's servers which decrypts it and re-encrypts it inside this secondary key table. These are all the keys for previous individualizations.

The <Keys> tag is encrypted with AES in Counter mode using the displayed key. To decrypt, create a 16-byte BIG-ENDIAN counter (that is, 16 bytes of 0, next would be 15-bytes of 0's and one 1 byte, and so forth). Encrypt that with the AES key. XOR the output with the next 16-bytes from the tag.

Once decrypted, the Keys tag holds a XML document which in turn has both the old ECC keys (which v1.3 happily extracts for you), and some RSA keys - the RSA keys are apparently new for v11, and I don't know what they're for.

By the way, if one looks at the individualization process in Wireshark, it's conceivable that future individualizations can be handled with the assistence of Microsoft's own servers.

Looks like the RSA keys are whats different in WMP11 and why a patch was needed

[picree]

OK, but I don't think I'm alone in saying that FU4WM is no longer able to clean WMP10 DRM material....

Is there a new step I'm missing when using FU4WM with WMP10? I keep getting the "requires a different key" message.:(

If nobody want's to post or discuss the solution here I understand. I have other more direct ways to remove DRM from the music I own. I just find this a novelty.

Don't ask me to explain please...:search:

[mmtux]

Just use FairUse4WM 1.3 without the fix. its working with WMP10 flawlessly.

FaireUse4WM 1.3 Fix is working with my WMP11 without any problems :) nice work!

[picree]

We'll...not for me. As I said I keep getting a message during decrypt that says it "requires a different key" then it fails to decrypt. Can someone point me to instructions on how to repair the FU4WM and WMP10 handshake or link or whatever? How do I get FU4WM to look for a new set of keys?

EDIT: NEVERMIND, I figured out how to force FU4WM 1.3 to recover a new set of keys..........:stupid: It now works with WMP10..:cool:

[Nihilist]

Everything was working fine for me, but not I keep getting the message that the files "do not appear to be licensed to me". I have tried both 1.3 and the fixed 1.3. I am running WMP11.

It all worked flawlessly a couple weeks ago, now some of my files throw that message. Would it have something to do with the fact that some of the files were downloaded using my Urge account, and some were from my wife's? Or is it just from WMP being upgraded? I have tried re-getting the keys, still the same message.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

[alexdrichter]

Hey,

My fairuse4wm 1.3 was working fine on Windows Media Player 11 final, (non-fix). But i thought it wasn't (duh should have checked), so i recovered keys using fix. Now both non-fix and fix won't decrypt files, even much older DRM files due to an "unrecognisable DRM header". I know these files can be unDRMed because i have done it before.

Anyone can offer some help? I would be forever thankful. I want to transfer the music I OWN, to my Zune when it comes.

EDIT: The same files will unDRM correctly on another machine. To be clear NOTHING will unDRM on the Media Player 11 machine.

[protectyoursources]

Everything was working fine for me, but not I keep getting the message that the files "do not appear to be licensed to me". I have tried both 1.3 and the fixed 1.3. I am running WMP11.

It all worked flawlessly a couple weeks ago, now some of my files throw that message. Would it have something to do with the fact that some of the files were downloaded using my Urge account, and some were from my wife's? Or is it just from WMP being upgraded? I have tried re-getting the keys, still the same message.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

I had a simmilar problem recently and had to get my content provider to contact thier DRM clearance service to reset my licneces it took about two weeks and I know the right people to contact when there's a problem including the developers and CEO of the service and the contacts at the DRM service .

So I feel sorry for anyone who has to deal with regular customer service .

After that experience I made sure I unDRMed all of my content so it wont happen again :P...

[trudgy]

I get this error:

Extraction in progress on "Indiv01.key" 11.0.6000.6324 -- Please wait.
Phase 0 : Blocks: 1340 Large 0 Small, Errors: 0,0 Candidates: 5,3,2
Failure - Unable to identify RC4 and AES internal keys.


any idea what i can do to get this to work? i have WMP11 and the fair use 1.3

[Danj]

"Indiv01.key" 11.0.6000.6324

That looks like a higher version number than before doesn't it? I guess it means we'll have to wait and see if viodentia or monkey boy or someone can make FU4WM work with the new version.

[bigdog660]

My IndivBox.key file is v11.0.5497.6285. This update was forced on me on both WMP10 and 11. Can't play my videos without the update.

Yep, looks like I'm going to have to wait until FU or UuDRM is updated.

<Sigh>

[trudgy]

thanks for the reply Danj,

I went back to wmp10 just to see if it would help, but same error code, so dunno , musta been an update or something. I shall wait patiently and keep following this thread

[Danj]

Engadget posted a nice summary of the legal action (http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/microsofts-war-waged-with-fairuse4wm/) currently ongoing against "John Does 1-10 a.k.a. viodentia". Some parts of particular interest:

If Microsoft is unable to procure useful information from Google or Yahoo!, or if they run into a dead end at the ISP level, it will need to find some other means of identifying Viodentia. To expand the scope of its search, Microsoft would need to seek and receive further permission from the court. The present order gives Microsoft only 120 days to discover Viodentia's identity. Although Microsoft can seek a time extension, if it cannot name an actual person in its suit before Judge Coughenour's patience wears out, the case will likely be thrown out.

The critical importance of the subpoena power to Microsoft's case against Viodentia explains the otherwise-mysterious question of why Microsoft has filed a suit for copyright infringement rather than for circumvention of DRM. The subpoena power is a little-noticed feature that the DMCA added to copyright law. In the old days, ISPs often refused to disclose the identities of their users. Then along came the DMCA's 17 U.S.C. 512(h)(1), which enables a content owner to subpoena an ISP and demand user identities. This is crucial because ultimately, it is the only way to maintain a lawsuit and force a user like Viodentia to stop. But here's the problem: 512(h)(1) applies only to copyright violation and not to DRM circumvention. If it were only a matter of hacking WM, Microsoft would not be able to use a subpoena to identify Viodentia. Therefore, Microsoft must claim copyright infringement, whether or not that actually is the case.

So now we know why they are pursuing a patently ridiculous copyright infringement claim, it's obviously not because they actually believe any code was stolen, it's just so they can use the subpoena power.

[blutach]

Interesting info Danj. Thanks

Regards

[Deihmos]

Engadget posted a nice summary of the legal action (http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/microsofts-war-waged-with-fairuse4wm/) currently ongoing against "John Does 1-10 a.k.a. viodentia". Some parts of particular interest:





So now we know why they are pursuing a patently ridiculous copyright infringement claim, it's obviously not because they actually believe any code was stolen, it's just so they can use the subpoena power.

So what do you think they shoudl do? Sit back and let the masses get free music from yahoo, napster and the other music-to-go services? I know many people who used this program and signed up for a 2 week trial and downloaded tons of music then removed the DRM. I am sure Viodelda works for MS but what do i know.

I just signed into napster and had to install an update. Not sure what it was but I will see if this program still works.

[n808]

So what do you think they shoudl do?
How about fixing their broken DRM so that FairUse4WM no longer works?

[Scarpad]

Sucks for Us that bought a Zune and have to use up our 1year sub to Napster, but oh well we knew that going in, still with MS abandoning PFS for this new device, I'm not going to feel sorry for them.

[Deihmos]

Sucks for Us that bought a Zune and have to use up our 1year sub to Napster, but oh well we knew that going in, still with MS abandoning PFS for this new device, I'm not going to feel sorry for them.

Then why would you buy a Zune knowing it only works with Zune Service? That's like buying an Ipod to use with Rhapsody-to-go.

You know Zune is not a very good Mp3 player right? The reviews for it suck and there are much better players on the market. If you want a good MP3 player I suggest you get a creative player as it has the best sound quality and media support plus the screen is nice (much better than an Ipod). Plays Divx, Xvid, WMv, WMA, Mpeg, AVi etc. http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=14331

[protectyoursources]

The Zune

Cool another DRM scheme to break

Wanna place Bets .....

[Scarpad]

Then why would you buy a Zune knowing it only works with Zune Service? That's like buying an Ipod to use with Rhapsody-to-go.

You know Zune is not a very good Mp3 player right? The reviews for it suck and there are much better players on the market. If you want a good MP3 player I suggest you get a creative player as it has the best sound quality and media support plus the screen is nice (much better than an Ipod). Plays Divx, Xvid, WMv, WMA, Mpeg, AVi etc. http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=14331

I have a Zen M and I Have a Zune, and it's a pretty Nice Player

[rdn98]

Ok, I updated to wmp11 final. I installed urge. THen I go to microsoft and do the individualize thing. Download a few songs.

When I try fairuse4wm 1.3 fix, I get these messages:

Extraction in progress on "Indiv02.key" 11.0.6000.6324 -- Please wait.
Phase 0 : Blocks: 1338 Large 0 Small, Errors: 0,0 Candidates: 5,3,2
Failure - Unable to identify RC4 and AES internal keys.
Extraction in progress on "Indiv02.key" 11.0.6000.6324 -- Please wait.
Phase 0 : Blocks: 1338 Large 0 Small, Errors: 0,0 Candidates: 5,3,2
Failure - Unable to identify RC4 and AES internal keys.

Any ideas?

[Danj]

Ok, I updated to wmp11 final. I installed urge. THen I go to microsoft and do the individualize thing. Download a few songs.

When I try fairuse4wm 1.3 fix, I get these messages:

Extraction in progress on "Indiv02.key" 11.0.6000.6324 -- Please wait.
Phase 0 : Blocks: 1338 Large 0 Small, Errors: 0,0 Candidates: 5,3,2
Failure - Unable to identify RC4 and AES internal keys.
Extraction in progress on "Indiv02.key" 11.0.6000.6324 -- Please wait.
Phase 0 : Blocks: 1338 Large 0 Small, Errors: 0,0 Candidates: 5,3,2
Failure - Unable to identify RC4 and AES internal keys.

Any ideas?

Like I mentioned earlier, 11.0.6000.6324 is a higher version number than before which means Microsoft have updated the IBX again. So you'll just have to wait and see if viodentia or monkey boy or somebody will come out with a new version.

[minnieb]

hey ppl,

does fairuse4wm strip drm from "microsoft reader" ebooks?
or do they use a totally different drm scheme?

thx,
minniex

[Sharktooth]

The name says it all: Fair Use For Windows Media...

[rdn98]

hey ppl,

does fairuse4wm strip drm from "microsoft reader" ebooks?
or do they use a totally different drm scheme?

thx,
minniex

I think it will only work for DRM windows media files such as wma. You can try it on these ebooks and see what happens, but I doubt if it will work. Who knows, it might.

I hope Monkeyboy or someone else can fix the new IBX version soon! (*crosses fingers*)

[banglbanglbang]

hi folk`s i`am new here but i saw every topic & post about "RDM" removing


and ur tool rooks
and work with wmp 11.0.5721.5145

not higher version`s


and i have a problem here >>>>
i have a movie and license

but the movie ask 4 the license 2 play every time i open the file
i tried using FairUse 1.3 but it say the file is used by another program "u know another EXE so i can`t decrypt it by fairuse1.3"
and after finishing there is no license store in my system

how can i use "FairUse " or store the license while the player is working with the file ....

i found a places where the player store info about license using some apps like registry watch & system watch i found
this places :
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\drmstore.hds

and more in registry but no :angry: way i can`t store or see any change in this files that i can use later


can some 1 help me store my license in my system 4 later use or decrypting my movie file that would be Exelant jop!!?

ThaNX In AdVAnCe!:) :D

[rdn98]

hi folk`s i`am new here but i saw every topic & post about "RDM" removing


and ur tool rooks
and work with wmp 11.0.5721.5145

not higher version`s


and i have a problem here >>>>
i have a movie and license

but the movie ask 4 the license 2 play every time i open the file
i tried using FairUse 1.3 but it say the file is used by another program "u know another EXE so i can`t decrypt it by fairuse1.3"
and after finishing there is no license store in my system

how can i use "FairUse " or store the license while the player is working with the file ....

i found a places where the player store info about license using some apps like registry watch & system watch i found
this places :
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\drmstore.hds

and more in registry but no :angry: way i can`t store or see any change in this files that i can use later


can some 1 help me store my license in my system 4 later use or decrypting my movie file that would be Exelant jop!!?

ThaNX In AdVAnCe!:) :D


Ok first, download a sample movie clip at ezdrm.com and see if you can successfully decrypt that with fairusew4m 1.3 or the 1.3fix. If you can, then what I suggest is you play your drm protected movie, verify that it can play and work.

After that, use 1.3 or 1.3fix to try to get a license from that file and see if you can decrypt it. Hopefully that will work, at least that is what I have had experience with before.

Curious, where are you getting a drm protected movie from?

[dirtminer]

Re: Microsoft Reader DRM
www.processtext.com/abclit.html
www.convertlit.com

Re: One time licenses

You are very likely running into a "one play" license. FairUse4WM only works if you have a license and doesn't have the ability (... yet ... ) to ask the servers for a new license.

The solution to this is let FairUse4WM use the license instead of Media Player - by acquiring but not playing the file.
- Set your media player to ALWAYS PROMPT before acquiring a license. You should have this as your common setting anyway, because it will save you from folks using the DRM URL to deliver IE Exploits.
- Open the file in Media Player and acquire the license, but DON'T click play
- While the dialog is open you should be able to use FairUse4WM on that file. You can also exit Media Player (Click close) and collect licenses for multiple files.

[trudgy]

I just tried this on my work computer and it does in fact work still,

all updates have been on it, same as my home cmputer which it doesn't work on :s weird, but just thought i'd update

[buggs1a]

DanJ,
vio is gone, so there will be no more updates to far thingy.

[Deihmos]

Where did he go? He did not say good bye.

[Sx66gns]

Where did he go? He did not say good bye.

shhhh , i smell pork.

[dk321]

"C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\FairUse4WM\32.wmv does not appear to be licensed to you."

can someone help me with that? :)

[Danj]

"C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\FairUse4WM\32.wmv does not appear to be licensed to you."

can someone help me with that? :)

Check out dirtminer's post, I think that method is what you need to use for that error.

[dk321]

do u have a link to that mate? that would be great thx :)

[supergirl260]

viodentia what happened too him

[Danj]

do u have a link to that mate? that would be great thx :)

Uhh it was like 5 posts above yours? Anyway here's the link (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=901541#post901541).

[dk321]

i dont have the license 4 it...it was leaked to me and it was DRM protected

[buggs1a]

obviously vio is in hdiing since he disappeared right at the same time ms went after him. haha.

[blutach]

@dk321 - please have a good read of rule 6. We can only help with things you own.

Regards

[Toufas]

i purchased some tv episodes from amazon unbox...
i downloaded FU4WMver13 i press recover keys and i first get IBX Version 11.0.6000.6324 isn't supported yet and then "drmclien.dll" has version 9.0.0.3250 i press ok, and the program crashes.
any help?

[rdn98]

did you try 1.3 fix?

[Toufas]

Extraction in progress on "Indiv01.key" 11.0.6000.6324 -- Please wait.
Phase 0 : Blocks: 1340 Large 0 Small, Errors: 0,0 Candidates: 4,3,2
Failure - Unable to identify RC4 and AES internal keys.
Extraction in progress on "Indiv01.key" 11.0.6000.6324 -- Please wait.
Phase 0 : Blocks: 1340 Large 0 Small, Errors: 0,0 Candidates: 4,3,2
Failure - Unable to identify RC4 and AES internal keys.
with 1.3 fix

[Danj]

IBX Version 11.0.6000.6324 isn't supported yet

Basically, this is the key to the matter. If you have this IBX version you can't use any version of FairUse4WM, none of them will work. You have to hope that viodentia will come out of hiding, or that monkey boy or someone else will figure out a patch.

[rdn98]

Yea, exactly. I come here to this thread everyday just hoping that a miracle post is posted. :)

[jlenkows]

Hi there... long time lurker, first time poster.

Kudos to the author of this incredible program.

That being said...

When I unDRM the files that I PURCHASED, the ID3 Tags are removed. Any way to stop this from happening???

I read each and EVERY post from page 1 to page 28 and nothing.

Any help would be appreciated!!!

[Danj]

When I unDRM the files that I PURCHASED, the ID3 Tags are removed. Any way to stop this from happening???

Are you converting the files to MP3 or something? Because WMA/WMV doesn't use the ID3 standard, it uses its own proprietary method for storing artist and track data and stuff. FairUse4WM doesn't remove it as far as I'm aware but if you convert to MP3 afterwards you'll probably lose the info.

[jlenkows]

Are you converting the files to MP3 or something? Because WMA/WMV doesn't use the ID3 standard, it uses its own proprietary method for storing artist and track data and stuff. FairUse4WM doesn't remove it as far as I'm aware but if you convert to MP3 afterwards you'll probably lose the info.

You're good.... That's exactly what I am doing. I am using the Imtoo WMA MP3 converter. Do you know of any other program that will do the conversion AND take the proprietary tags into the MP3 ID3 tags??

Many thanks again.