DRMSpace DRM Resource

GetSecurityVersion doesn't always work
By: DJScrib
The standing belief is that using the GetSecurityVersion() function is an easy way to determine if a system is Individualized. Unfortunately it now appears it is not foolproof.

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Ways to DRM protect Content
By: DJScrib
There are 3 main ways to apply DRM protection to content. A lot of confusion exists because of this as each has it's advantages and shortcomings.

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WMP 10 Client Side DRM encoding bug
By: Geoff
We've discovered a flaw in WMP 10 (confirmed with Microsoft) that involves anyone running an application which applies DRM protection using the Windows Media Format SDK to files.

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DRM Client Report June 2005
By: DRMSpace
The June 2005 DRM Client Report.

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DRM Client Report April 2005
By: Geoff
Here's a snapshot of WMP user distribution for April 2005 based on a sampling of 5027 unique users who downloaded content primarily from P2P networks. This survey only counts users on Windows computers running WMP 7 or higher.

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What are the MS-DRM Certificates?
By: Geoff
What exactly is the purpose of the MS-DRM certificates you have to install before running the RightsManager?

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Can't Instantiate Rights Manager Object?
By: Geoff
Having troubles instantiating your Rights Manager Object?

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The License Priority Field
By: Geoff
The license priority field set in a license governs the order in which licenses will be consumed from the license store if multiple versions exist for the same key id.

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The DRM File Header
By: Terrence Cannon
An overview of the DRM file header embedded inside DRM protected files.

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Checking DRM Rights for a file on your PC
By: DRMSpace Staff
How do you check to see what exact license rights exist for a file on your PC?

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How MS DRM Works (Basics)
By: DRMSpace Staff
This article tries to explain the innerworkings of the Microsoft DRM system from a high level point of view using analogies.

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Microsoft FreeMe Response (old)
By: Microsoft
Situation Microsoft has evaluated the Freeme.exe software posted October 19, 2001 on The Register Web site, and has verified that for users who have purchased or licensed content that is protected by Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management version 7 (including 7.1), the Freeme software can be applied to breach the Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection of the content.

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FreeMe DRM Crack (old school)
By: Beale Screamer
This document describes version 2 of the Microsoft Digital Rights Management (MS-DRM), as applied to audio (.wma files).

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Determining if a computer is Individualized
By: DRMSpace staff
At times it is useful to easily discover whether or not a computer has already been individualized or not.

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Resetting Your DRM
By: DRMSpace Staff
This article details how to reset your DRM which is useful for testing purposes as well as if you have managed to corrupt it.

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Setting Up Windows Media Rights Manager (Part 2)
By: DRMSpace Staff
Part 2 of the series deals with the Operating System Requirements to install the SDK, the Certificate process, and the actual contents of the SDK.

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Microsoft DRM Cracked (Again)
By: DRMSpace Staff
Has the Microsoft DRM Been cracked again? Reports from Japan indicate a DRM crack application is beginning to circulate which can strip the protection off DRM protected files.

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Setting Up Windows Media Rights Manager (Part 1)
By: DRMSpace Staff
What is the process and what are the costs involved in obtaining the Windows Media Rights Manager SDK (The toolkit allowing you to encode and issue licenses for DRM content)? Obtaining the SDK is not free, nor an instantaneous process and there are some potential problems that can occur while trying. Read this guide to understand the process.

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Windows Media DRM for Macs
By: DRMSpace Staff
Explanation of how the Windows Media DRM system works on Macintosh computers.

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