While downloading wmv files (especially videos) through limewire why is there a license problem?
361155
A lot of videos distributed on LimeWire are distributed by people who hope you will buy a license to view their content. Those WMV files are protected by Digital Rights Management -- DRM -- so the only way to view them is to purchase a license, or download spyware / malware that will grant you a license in exchange for feeding you ads, stealing your information, etc.\n\nIn re: the codecs issue you are having with AVIs, get the program GSpot:\n\nhttp://www.headbands.com/gspot/\n\nIt can tell you what codec is used in what video file.\n\nGenerally speaking, if you have Divx and XVid installed, most AVI files will play on your PC. You could also get the Nimo codec pack, which contains most of the codecs used in the last few years:\n\nhttp://www.divx-digest.com/software/nimo_pack.html
888716
The program is legal However file sharing is not. So if you get limewire turn the file sharing off in the tools section.
688008
The program itself is not illegal.  Limewire has many legal things that you can do with it (For instance, to download linux ISOs, or indy music released to the public tobe shared).\n\nMany people will use this and similar applications to download copyrighted material, which is illegal in many countries.
239191
Actually yes AND no. Downloading copyrighted songs from Limewire IS illegal, however, downloading songs that your neighbor recorded in his garage or local bands that don't care if you have their songs is NOT. That also goes the same for movies, pictures etc.
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If you are talking about music you are ripping from a CD:\n\nUsing Windows Media Player go to Options: under Rip Music you will see an option to digitally license you music. Uncheck it and you will be fine.\n\nIf you are referring to music you bought or downloaded... I would suggest taking the easy road and re-aquire it through a non-license venue (not iTunes).\n\nHowever if you are determined to get your music unlicensed check out the following link: http://www.chat11.com/Remove_Wma_Copy_Protection
55445
I don't think you will go to jail, but try not to download music, videos or movies that has copyright material. Almost every music-track or movie has a copyright. Try to buy it online instead.\n\nSome files has some codes that makes them imposible to view or hear if you doesn´t has the licence, so, you just download a song/movie that has copyright, and when Limewire try to play the file it also seeks for the license. \n\nMy advice, delete the file from your computer (because it's protected, it's just a junk file), and try to download songs from sites like Yahoo! music or iTunes Store.
1066976
hi i have the exact same problem think it has to do with limewire if you have it or some sort of file sharing program you may be using.
124679
Its a video, use Window Media Player. Or any player that can play the extention .wmv
113909
It might be. But be wary. Limewire costs money to download, but the content has not been purchased by limewire and therefore all copywrited materials are illegal to download.
605964
Upgrade your Windows Media player. Chances are that the WMV file you're tring to view was encoded using a newer codec.
1050007
You need to reconstruct the videos PROVIDING THEY ARE LEGAL AND NOT VIOLATING ANY COPYRIGHT LAWS. You cannot play just a Info file.....\nTry using the DIVX player for the Mpg4 vids...\nhttp://www.divx.com this will also install the DIVX codec with your windows mediaplayer.
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it's only legal if it has a license to go with the download. the first song you click on will usually get a message that asks if you would like to download it even though limewire can't find a license for it.
140465
It depends on the video ,wether it is streaming or it is attached. if it is streaming you cant download it by any method nor by right click otherwise try using right click save target as.
106450
Go to Limewire.com and dowload the software...I've used it for awhile and never had any problems
804341
Not every download is copyright infringment.\n\nIf someone has legal ownership of a work (as its creator/author), then they are perfectly entitled to grant permission for anyone else to make copies and distribute them.\n\nAlso, many works are either public domain or allowed by their copyright holder to be distributed under a specific license agreement (such as non-commercial use only). These are again not in volation of copyright laws.\n\nSo, there are plenty of legal ways that software like limewire can be used. And as long as there are legal uses, and as long as the software maker doesn't intend or support illegal use to occur -- the software itself is not illegal.\n\nBut using it to make unlawful copies is still illegal.
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I had a problem like that but now its OK .maybe its corrupt or some thing like that.try 2 download it again,if that doesn't work you should get something else like lime wire pro.just in case download any anti-spy-ware because Ur comp could be effected.
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Well...if Limewire isn't working for you, you probably have a firewall blocking it.  Check that out.  Also remember that downloading copyrighted music without paying is a no no.  Sure there are lots of people doing it, but it's still illegal.  So just be careful :-)