How to Remove Copy Protection From Media Player

Windows Media Player, a preinstalled program that comes along with all Microsoft Windows operating systems, has a copy-protection function automatically set in place. While you cannot remove the copy protection for tracks already ripped, or burned, to your computer, you can take off the copy protection for future music tracks you want to rip to your hard drive.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Windows Media Player 10

Instructions

1. Launch Windows Media Player.

2. Click "Tools," menu, and select "Options" from the pull-down menu.

3. Click the "Rip Music" tab in the options menu. This launches a new window.

4. Remove the check mark from the box next to "Copy Protect Music." This removes the copy protection placed on music when you rio it to your computer.

5. Click "OK"; you've now saved the changes.

References

• Microsoft Media Player Ripping Information