How can I remove file protection from songs that i downloaded to my computer from cd's. I used windows media 9
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Burn them to a CD using the highest level of fidelity.  Then rip the songs from the CD to MP3 format. \n\nVoila.  No more file protection, minimal data loss.
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the cd is write protected for most cds are now-a-days... no help on this one sorry bud.
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Don't use "Windows media player"! I use "Nero" to burn my MP3 cd's.
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That because the file has DRM protection on it. Norton antivirus 2007 wont affect that. Altho talking about Norton 2007 best thing to do is remove it all together as it is useless. Norton products about 3-4 years ago were ok but now unfortunatly they dont compare to all the free antivirus scanners out there. Try avast antivirus (www.avast.com). Its free and updates automatically with no user intervention. To remove DRM from a media file just google remove DRM (Dont think i should post links to that kind of site here)\n\nGood Luck\n\nRegards\n\nRob
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use nero, or just drag mp3s to cd in windows
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losing the music ripped to your computer has nothing to do with the media player (prolly), sounds like you have bigger issues, esp. since the player doesnt appers in the add/remove list.
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The safest thing to do is create a seperate folder on your hard drive.  Such as in your documents a folder called music already exists.  Copy your songs from the itunes folder, to the music folder in your documents.  Then uninstall itunes.  The uninstall can only take away files that were installed by itunes.  Since whatever folder your music was downloaded to by default was created by itunes, it may be possible that if the music is in that folder at the time of the uninstall, it may wipe them off your hd.  Transferring them to a seperate folder by a simple copy and paste will eliminate that possibility.  99 percent of the time though the uninstall will ask you if you would like to keep sertain folders such as your download folder for itunes.
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.rm (real media), .rv (real video), .wmv , .m4v (itunes video download which are protected), .avi, .mpg, .mp4, .mov\n\nmost common are .wmv and .m4v.  And they're probably going to be protected.
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When looking at you Library there should be a choice in the middle that says exsplore. That will bring up a box with all your songs in it. Sent them to Your Windows media and burn.
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put the songs back on the hard drive from the CD. Use your burn program to rip them to .mp3 / then reburn using a burn program that 'indexes' or makes a printed list for the CD cover / label. Extra steps, but it works. I can't find a way to import the songs with the title. The title is not embedded in the tape.
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Here are several links on this .I did a search for removing in windows 98 good luck
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I'm assuming that when you say Windows Media, you mean the video/music files.\n\nOpen Windows Media Player and click Tools/Options/File Types and tick everything in the list.\n\nApply/OK.\n\n------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nJust in case you meant the Windows Media Player icon, then that sounds a bit dodgy and you may have some spyware/virus installed (make sure you have a check), but you can restore it back to the Windows Media Player icon...\n\nRight-click the icon and click on 'Properties' and at the bottom, click on the 'Change Icon' button and a window will pop up.  You will need to Browse to:\n\nC:&#92;Program Files&#92;Windows Media Player&#92;wmplayer.exe\n\nand select the icon.
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That sounds somewhat shady.  I've never heard of security components to listen to music (especially not mp3, the most common file type today).  What file type is it?
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This is a very simple process.  Go to google and search "sound file converter".  There is a great amount of free programs designed for just his purpose.  I will give you a recommendation on a program once I find one, okay?  Please refrain from downloading until then.\n\nOn a different note, are you wanting to transfer them from the CD to the computer?  If so, email me and tell me what version of Windows Media Player you are running.
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I use limewire and whenever a corrupt file is being downloaded it pops up a window, it asks if you want to continue to download this file (which of course you say NO) then delete that file completely \nas for downloading iPod songs (I believe those are .mp4 music file/format) you can use a sound editing program to convert those types of files from .mp4 to .mp3 file/format if you are wanting to burn them to regular cd's. \nand it doesn't hurt to scan your music/files/folders for viruses after downloads are complete. it's better to be safe than sorry, right? \nrock on
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you can't really get rid of them but you can eliminate the icons and also change them to something you do want.\nclick on the little arrow on the right and select from the drop-down list.\nto "get rid of the icons" navigate to C:&#92;Program Files&#92;Windows Media Player&#92;Icons and delete the contents of the folder.
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Hi J.E.\n\nI had a similar problem a while back. I was trying to completely uninstall Windows Media Player but I couldn't.  It turns out that this isn't possible.  Microsoft claims that Windows Media Player cannot be completely removed because it's a feature of the operating system.\n\nYou can however, roll back to a different version of the player.  For instructions on how to do this, take a look at the first question; 'How do I uninstall the Player', on the Windows Media Player FAQ, located at:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/faq/installation.mspx