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DRM Identifier for Windows Media Player

You just downloaded a movie buy you can't play it on Windows Media Player because it says that it has "unsupported video format" and a text file with the movie tells you that you need to "just Install and Update the DRM Identifier", but what's DRM identifier? How to download the DRM identifier for Windows Media Player?

The DRM Identifier is used to manage usage rights of media downloaded on your computer. Each protected file, whether audio or video, comes with certain privileges given to the user by the distributor. These conditions state the playback limitations, copying permissions and portable device syncing rights.

To play the protected movies or music on Windows Media Player, you have two methods to choose: One is to by updating the Windows Media Player DRM Identifier, the probability of consistent playback without interruption is increased. The other is to remove DRM from the downloaded movies or music, then play the un-protected ones on Windows Media Player.

Method 1: How to Update DRM Identifier for Windows Media Player

Step 1: Open Windows Media Player and right-click on any open space on the toolbar. Click "Tools" and then choose "Options."

Step 2: Go to the Privacy tab and check "Download usage rights automatically when I play or sync a file." When finished, click "Apply" and then "OK" to close the dialog box.

Step 3: Close Windows Media Player and install the Security Component Upgrade, available from Windows Media Technologies.

Method 2: Remove DRM with DRM Removal Software

Step 1: Free download and install the DRM Media Converter onto your computer. Launch the installed software on your PC. Then click "Add..." button to add DRM protected videos or songs into the software program.

Step 2: Under "Video files to:" or "Audio files to:", click the drop-down arrow and select an output format which you need.

Step 3: Once all settings done, click the big button "Start" to remove DRM fast. That's all.

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