FairUse4WM - a WM/DRM removal program

[di3111]

Hello,

i use vista and wmp11.(both german versions)
When i start the new drmdbg wmp opens and closes immediately without any error message! So I can't
play the drm files to get kid and sid.
Has anyone a idea?

[clemchen]

Hello !

I have a similar problem with Vista, but not with XP. May it be doesn't work yet with Vista
@Wilbert
1.Win2000,XP?VISTA uncorresponds.
May be it means that Vista is unsupported for the moment.

Anyway if someone made it works with Vista...

[bruuno117]

Is it all drm protected files that can be removed with this thing? caus I got some wmv that I have a valid license to, and I just can make it work :/

I just did a clean install of xp and tried fairuse4wm 1.3 again, and it gives me thisa message "windows error 80030002 while finding KID in V9 store", does anyone know what that means

in using wmp9 and got IndivBox.key version 10.00.00.3646 installed

[iSTOLEyourPOPE]

Does anybody know (or fancy to try and guess) when FairUse4WM will work on the most up to date WM11? I desperately want to get FairUse to work, but I don't want to risk messing up my new computer in an attempt to roll it back.

[pcdthebum]

Does anybody know (or fancy to try and guess) when FairUse4WM will work on the most up to date WM11? I desperately want to get FairUse to work, but I don't want to risk messing up my new computer in an attempt to roll it back.

I would say sometime between now and '08...we just have to wait man

[Jeff D]

Edit: Never fails, break down and ask for advice and thing magically work on my next try... odd, but happens all the time. =(

[zichlone]

can anyone post a link for wmp 11 beta 2 i got a new comp and need to re un drm my cd's

[kpfuser]

Hi all!

I am new here. I need to get FairUse4WM to use with video (international basketball games) that I have downloaded for a fee and need to make playable on other pcs with other than Windows OSs. Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance!

[CER22]

Hi all!

I am new here. I need to get FairUse4WM to use with video (international basketball games) that I have downloaded for a fee and need to make playable on other pcs with other than Windows OSs. Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance!

If you browse through this topic you can find all that you need. I know that 62 pages can be overwhelming but if you go back a few pages you'll find a download and info on rolling back wmp if you need to.

[derfnoslen]

I've been reading this thread since page 28, but I can't figure this one out, somehow my ibx was updated, im thinking through one of microsoft's hotfix's, I tried rolling back using the method, but it would not let me uninstall the wmp runtime 11, after getting stuck for awhile, I upgraded to wmp11, then when I tried to uninstall using the method, it uninstalls wmp11 but in add/remove programs, it is still listed, runtime 11 is also still listed, when I do attempt to open wmp it says that the program will need to be reinstalled again, I'm not sure what to do at this point, everytime I install wmp11, and try the rollback that way I can't get wmp11 runtime off, any suggestions.

also under program files WMP setup file 3 times, 3 different files (forgot the real name of the file, name of the wmp setup file) but it has setupfilename(1),(2),(3), not sure what I did, I did change the name of the file using someone's "no update method" (you go into safe mode and change the setup name, I put a 0 at the end and it stops asking you to update, it works too!) Any suggestions? I tried a system restore no go

[CER22]

ugh! I wish I remembered how I rolled back mine. There's an alternate way to do it I think by typing in something in run to delete. It's def somewhere in this thread b/c it's brought up at least once a week. Try a search using different key words until you find it. There's directions on how to do it with a download on here. Also, you can try google.

[mousemurder]

I've been reading this thread since page 28, but I can't figure this one out, somehow my ibx was updated, im thinking through one of microsoft's hotfix's, I tried rolling back using the method, but it would not let me uninstall the wmp runtime 11, after getting stuck for awhile, I upgraded to wmp11, then when I tried to uninstall using the method, it uninstalls wmp11 but in add/remove programs, it is still listed, runtime 11 is also still listed, when I do attempt to open wmp it says that the program will need to be reinstalled again, I'm not sure what to do at this point, everytime I install wmp11, and try the rollback that way I can't get wmp11 runtime off, any suggestions.

also under program files WMP setup file 3 times, 3 different files (forgot the real name of the file, name of the wmp setup file) but it has setupfilename(1),(2),(3), not sure what I did, I did change the name of the file using someone's "no update method" (you go into safe mode and change the setup name, I put a 0 at the end and it stops asking you to update, it works too!) Any suggestions? I tried a system restore no go


i tried to do the roll-back method.
my experience is that ms will update to the latest wmp-10 when you try to do the individualization.

also with that the latest drm2wmv doestn't work (no error just returns to the command line without doing anything)

i used the latest drmdbg (it crashes wmp about 50% of the time).
then i use an older versioin of drm2wmv. but it seems to quit on long movies. about 13%.

it works on the 1-minute ezdrm.com demos.

[derfnoslen]

I can't even get that far, when I try to rollback WMP11 it says that the roll back is complete but WMP 11 and runtime 11 is still listed in the add remove programs list.

[SalSimp]

ugh! I wish I remembered how I rolled back mine. There's an alternate way to do it I think by typing in something in run to delete. It's def somewhere in this thread b/c it's brought up at least once a week. Try a search using different key words until you find it. There's directions on how to do it with a download on here. Also, you can try google.



Try Motoboy66's method when all else fails. It works.

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=918965#post918965

Post results please.

[derfnoslen]

I remember that post now, I'm going to try that when I get home from work, I'll post some results for you as well.

[derfnoslen]

Thanks alot for that post, I read the whole entire link, and then just used the shortcuts that he listed, it pulled up a box that went through the uninstall.

It asked a question about not being about to delete system file, I had to skip two files, then I did the 2nd shortcut and restarted, then WMP was gone (at last) from the add remove programs.

I uninstalled wmp11 runtime, restart, it didn't roll back to anything though, then installed, wmp11 beta, went to the ibx microsoft site with wmp beta still pressed the update button then closed wmp. Bad move, a wmp box came up saying "cancelling subscribtion rights", after that, I couldn't dowload anything using urge, it said that everything as not ava for download. I repeated the process without having wmp up while doing the update and it worked. yeah, thanks.

[derfnoslen]

Okay, now that I have WMP with fairuse working, my Zune program will not work, it's not listed under add/remove programs, so when I try to install it it says error: "restart computer and try again". I tried that no go, deleted everything from program files, and I'm going to try again once I get home from work, once I get this working I'm never doing anything to that computer again. haha :cool:

[campermick]

I just got a trial subscription to Napster. I can't convert any of the wma files to mp3. I heard about FairUse4wm and found it. I can't get it to work. I see posts hear with the same problem. Can you tell me where to look to find answers on how I can get it to work? I have no idea what some of the things you guys are talking about with this drm stuff.

Thanks Mick

[opfreak]

i've been out of the loop for a while, thinking this program died.

I currently am running vista x64, and zune with zune software. and paying for the music rental.

However, I prefer some napster, since imho it has more music.

if I set up a vm, running win xp in it, can I strip drm from napster files again?

I used to do this, but that was when I was running wmp10 (or whatever one is the 'old' version now).

[mysekurity]

Campermick: Please only use this program to remove DRM from tracks you own (not from subscriptions, and especially not from trials).

That said, if you choose to purchase the tracks, follow these steps:
-UnDRM the songs using FairUse4WM (see earlier in the thread for how to do this, but it should be pretty much self-explainatory)
-Convert the unprotected versions of the songs you own into mp3s using various conversion methods found throughout the internet.

protected wma can only be edited trivially (metadata, etc). You cannot convert it to another format or edit the waveform itself, or use it in many different ways.

So please, purchase the track. Don't abuse subscription services, and especially don't abuse the trial.

opfreak: yes, it is possible. Setup a virtual machine, undrm the files in the vm, and then drag them to your vista machine. (but again, keep it fair use).

derfnoslen: check your pm

[campermick]

Campermick: Please only use this program to remove DRM from tracks you own (not from subscriptions, and especially not from trials).

That said, if you choose to purchase the tracks, follow these steps:
-UnDRM the songs using FairUse4WM (see earlier in the thread for how to do this, but it should be pretty much self-explainatory)
-Convert the unprotected versions of the songs you own into mp3s using various conversion methods found throughout the internet.

protected wma can only be edited trivially (metadata, etc). You cannot convert it to another format or edit the waveform itself, or use it in many different ways.

So please, purchase the track. Don't abuse subscription services, and especially don't abuse the trial.

opfreak: yes, it is possible. Setup a virtual machine, undrm the files in the vm, and then drag them to your vista machine. (but again, keep it fair use).

derfnoslen: check your pm
Thanks for the reply. I will search the thread. I am new to all of this. I have the subscription to Napster so I assume that all that I download is mine. I am realizing that this may not be the case. I contacted them first about not being able to convert wma to mp3. Their suggestion was to burn to a cd then rip the cd into mp3 format. I use Nero and Nero won't burn the songs.

[Danj]

I have the subscription to Napster so I assume that all that I download is mine.

This assumption is incorrect. If you are on a subscription plan you do not "own" anything at all. You cease to be allowed to play the songs as soon as your subscription terminates.

[campermick]

Oh well, I guess you can't expect to get something for nothing. Thanks for the replies, it is appreciated

Mick

[LotharZ]

Ok, you can get drmdbg_19062007 here:

http://www.savefile.com/files/822788

Translation by http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/ gives

Could you reupload the file, link is dead.

thx

[Wilbert]

Could you reupload the file, link is dead.
http://www.savefile.com/files/855836

[platpeng]

what do you do with the .key file that is created with drmdbg?

[Wilbert]

1) open drmdbg. WMP will pop up. open the file to decrypt. WMP will contact the server and check the lic. drmdbg will then automatically put a folder named DRM on the desktop which includes a file named drm2-i.key. you need to copy this into the drm2 folder inside the drm2wmv install directory.

2) now feed drm2wmv the WM file in question (e.g. simply drop it there) and it will be decrypted. wait until the process is over and the DOS window closes.

a new file is created without DRM.

kid/sid with FairUse4WM:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=882796#post882796

[BelGarion]

I must be doing something wrong. O.o That or in the interim since the last post Microsoft has 'fixed' things again. I run DecryptIt, it starts to load, WMP crashs, restarts, crashs, restarts, etc and at no point is the /DRM folder gets created on the Desktop. I tried the Automatic unDRM option and same thing, it doesn't unlock the encrypted file. :P I know the older 1.3 version and it tells me it is IBX version 11. So... This is a Windows XP Sp2 system. Help? How do I get the DRM off of these two clips? Thanks!

BelGarion

[mujadeo]

Does FU4 remove drm fromn subscription-based music, if you are a current subsciber?
I just want to get tunes on my mp3 player which doesnt play sub-based music.
I tried FU4 heres what it did:

it asked me to open a song.
I did this, then it plays in wmp (11) and FU4 seems to temporarilit lock up.
When I close wmp fu4 then says something about an error 9000.
I've searched through this thread but cant fiond anything on yahoo-music-to-go

Thanks for any help

[johnnyquid]

@Wilbert

What version should drm2wmv be? I got the key file placed as described but drm2wmv does not appear to do anything. It runs with no error messages but does not produce any files. I have a file with 30208 bytes and 2/4/2005 date. When it runs it says it is version 1.241 by taku.

[Wilbert]

I use drm2wmv_e.exe. I attached it for you. But i only removed the drm from a couple of movies.

[campermick]

I can't get it to work at all. I get the first screen and the only button available is: recover keys. I press that and it does it's thing and gives me errors. I tried the drmdbg_19062007 and it brings up media player. I select a ffile and a dos screen comes up but remains blank. The dos screen disappears but there is no file on my desktop or in my main directory. I was wondering. I am due for a reformat. If I reformat and instead of win xp I put win 2000 on, would this help? If not I am putting Xp 2 on with no updates. I will then put the tools offered here on and see what happens. Thanks,

Mick

[mousemurder]

@Wilbert

What version should drm2wmv be? I got the key file placed as described but drm2wmv does not appear to do anything. It runs with no error messages but does not produce any files. I have a file with 30208 bytes and 2/4/2005 date. When it runs it says it is version 1.241 by taku.

i beleive the version wilbert attached is the version i use.

it seems to be the same problem i had here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1019056#post1019056

has anyone been able to successfully undrm a complete movie using this method ?

i have successfully done the ezdrm.com demos but for full-length movies (e.g.- amazon unbox) it will quit when about 13 % thru.

is there any hope for the linux-media-pc user ?

[zyonuf79]

Can someone PM a link to download the most updated version of WMP that fairuse4wm works on (beta 2, 3, whatever)?

I cannot find it anywhere.

[khoanhi]

Special thanks to Wilbert!
Now, I can remove DRM, thanks again :D

[mysekurity]

Hey all,
I recently attempted to perform the rollback on my brother's system. Everything went smoothly up until the re-install of WMP, when the installer told me I was using an out-of-date package (11.0.5705.5043) to overwrite the installation (11.0.5721.5145). Anyone know how to get around this?

[SalSimp]

Hey all,
I recently attempted to perform the rollback on my brother's system. Everything went smoothly up until the re-install of WMP, when the installer told me I was using an out-of-date package (11.0.5705.5043) to overwrite the installation (11.0.5721.5145). Anyone know how to get around this?

Try Motoboy66's rollback method. Your rollback did not remove all elements of the previously installed WMP.

It's here -> http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=918965#post918965

[pcdthebum]

SalSimp, your link doesnt seem to be working.

[bah147]

Can someone PM a link to download the most updated version of WMP that fairuse4wm works on (beta 2, 3, whatever)?

I cannot find it anywhere.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx

SalSimp, your link doesnt seem to be working.

Try http://forum.doom9.org/search.php

[mysekurity]

Bah, the download you get from Microsoft is too new to work with FairUse. If anyone needs the download link, please pm me, and I'll send it to you.


And I think Salsimp updated the link. Oddly, I was looking at that very post just before I checked back here. Unfortunately, that didn't work either. Where does the installer check for previous (or future) versions? I tried getting rid of the registry setting in HKLM\Software\MS\MediaPlayer\Setup, but to no avail. I can't see where else it would look.....


Thanks in advance

[bah147]

Where does the installer check for previous (or future) versions? I tried getting rid of the registry setting in HKLM\Software\MS\MediaPlayer\Setup, but to no avail. I can't see where else it would look.....


Thanks in advance

Third time a charm-something like that- turn off System restore- reboot-restore holds our deleted files. Just make a restore point when u boot.That it/help?:confused:

[mysekurity]

I did a search for "11.0.5721.5145" with XP's crappy search tool, and it only brought back several pages in Temp Internet Files from URGE.

I doubt System Restore would have anything to do with the version, but I'll check.

[bah147]

Morning,

I misunderstood. I thought you were trying to find out where WMP might be hidden. If you delete and empty recycle bin- RP(restore points) still have the program. DEP ( I believe) protects system apps . Thats why ones WMP may pop back up, unexpectedly.


In reverse, WMP 9 , WMP10 is still on XP with WMP 11. Just have to find it.

[Divine Tao]

Users unable to downgrade from the 11.0.6000.6324 IBX version may find some help with a tool I have uploaded. More information can be found in this thread (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=127943).

[mysekurity]

Devine Tao, you are phenominal. Thank you so much.


And yes, it does work with FairUseCommander and *gasp* Zune DRM!!!!!

No effing way.

[SalSimp]

Users unable to downgrade from the 11.0.6000.6324 IBX version may find some help with a tool I have uploaded. More information can be found in this thread (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=127943).

Right out of the Da Vinci Code, go figure!

[where_art_thou_viodentia]

Allright I cant seem to find the post with the person saying PM me if you need the link for WMP 11 Beta 2 or 1 or anything.
I seriously cant find either of those mothereffing programs filehippo oldapps everything is gone except WMP 11 final.
I need the older version oighaiodhwasydiwd Please PM me or something with a link to it. I googled it and I went on for like 5 pages and i still couldnt find a working link to download WMP 11 beta 1 or 2 ...Blah

[where_art_thou_viodentia]

I have WMP beta 2 on my Regular computer but at the moment im on a trip and i had wmp 10 installed on here but i use URGE so im kinda stuck and need wmp 11 beta 1 or 2. So i mean i could hold out until i get back from my trip but it would be AMAZING if i could Get a link =)

[pcdthebum]

Dont kill me if it isnt the right version, but i am pretty sure this is one of the beta's, that is to say it is not the final version of wmp11. so enjoy it while its there.

Edit* I uploaded it, so thats how i know its not the final version
Edit2* mysekurity makes a good point, and although I think the worst case scenario is RS deleting the file, but to avoid any complications for myself or doom9, I will remove the link and will gladly pm it to anyone who needs it :)

[mysekurity]

pcd: What I've done to aviod MS taking it down is to only tell people the link via PM. I figure there might be a spy sooner or later, but for now, it's been up a couple months (11.0.5705). Luckily though, it seems we can still use 11.0.6 for a while with Divine's new fix, thus keeping us safe for now.

Where_art: Try looking at this thread (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=127943)(mentioned just a few posts above yours). You should be able to download Windows Media Player from Microsoft's website and use FairUse with no hassle.