Windows Media Player Does Not Transcode DRM Files to Your Portable Device (303271)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7
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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbui KB303271
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