Microsoft KB Archive/303271

= Windows Media Player Does Not Transcode DRM Files to Your Portable Device =

Article ID: 303271

Article Last Modified on 1/31/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 8.01
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 8.01
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0

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This article was previously published under Q303271



SYMPTOMS
Windows Media Player does not transcode media files to a lower bit rate when they are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM). Even if you manually set Windows Media Player to transcode files to a lower bit rate, the setting is ignored when the media is protected by DRM.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
This behavior occurs to maintain the copy protection on the media file (or content). To manually set Windows Media Player to transcode files to a lower bit rate:
 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Devices tab.
 * 2) Click the appropriate portable device, click Properties, and then change the speed setting.
 * 3) Click OK, and then click OK.

Keywords: kbenv kbui kbprb KB303271

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