encrypted file

[sash]

hi there, i have tried converting my wma files to mp3 but an error message pops up stating that the file that i want to convert ( all of them ) are encrypted . HELP!!!!please im disperate!!!!

[xoas]

Re: encrypted file

You cannot convert encrypted wma files, even if you encrypted them yourself in the first place. In the support section for Music Converter you will find the following information:

Q. Error Message 'The File xyz is Copy Protected and Will Not be Converted'
A. The audio files you are trying to convert have been protected by the owner, they deliberately did not what those audio files being shared around. Under law it is illegal for any program to remove copy protection from audio files.

Please note - by default all CD tracks ripped using Windows Media Player Version 7 to WMA are copy protected, even though the files came from your CDs the resulting WMA files cannot be converted (also if you install Windows, nothing will be able to play your files!). To disable copy protection in Windows Media Player Version 7 select Tools >> Options >> CD Audio and Uncheck Enable Personal Rights Management, now any new WMA files ripped can be converted.

Please note, this procedure will only keep you from encrypting new wma files. It will not help with files that have been already encrypted.

For a workaround, please see this item in the FAQ:

http://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthread.php?t=5362

Good luck and best wishes,
Bill Mikkelsen