Is it possible to make songs that are in the protected WMA format unprotected? For iTunes, that is?
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right click go to properties and unprotect
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Try Blaze Media Pro. I don't know for sure that it will do it. I haven't worked any with protected content. But it is an excellent audio converter. Here's a link to the trial version.
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I can give u the software, it's free. or you can, use the Windows Media Player to convert from mp3 to wma. just press 'record', that's all. you can find your saving at my documents - My music. If u use the WinXP, clik 'Start' - go to 'All Programs' - clik 'Accessories' - 'entertainment' than clik 'windows media player'. try to study.. enjoy this software :).
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You need to remove the DRM on the wma files. However, this is not possible at the moment.\nBUT....\nthere is a way to make a "legal" backup of any DRM (protected) song.\nYou need to get MuVAudio software, which comes with a virtual audio cable. This software plays the song via WMP and re-records it as an mp3 file.\nYou can then d/load from Napster, convert the files then you are free to burn to a cd or put it on you mp3 player.
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go to the sync mode and turn off the format conversion\n\nTools> Options> Devices> Advanced\n\nand uncheck "allow audio files to convert in the background" so they won't be converted into wmas.\n\n\nand for the dude 2 below me, mp3s are unprotected and don't have licenses, and there are unprotected wmas.  only protected wmas do.
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Most will be illegal! But there are cheap alternatives like itunes/amazon etc or some sites like emp3finder.com (don't know if it is legal or not).
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yes!!!!!\n\nI haven't had a problem with music files yet, but I have when downloading programs. At least 60 % of the time when I download programs my anti-virus catches something and quarantines it.\n\nyou must have anti-virus, fire wall, spyware/adware removers & pop-up blockers or you will be at risk!
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I use limewire and whenever a corrupt file is being downloaded it pops up a window, it asks if you want to continue to download this file (which of course you say NO) then delete that file completely \nas for downloading iPod songs (I believe those are .mp4 music file/format) you can use a sound editing program to convert those types of files from .mp4 to .mp3 file/format if you are wanting to burn them to regular cd's. \nand it doesn't hurt to scan your music/files/folders for viruses after downloads are complete. it's better to be safe than sorry, right? \nrock on
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You can convert the itunes file (in the itunes program) into a wav file, which you can then play in windows media player.
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yes you can. if you cant plaay  SOUND FILES then you need a codec. mp3s can be played on ANYTHING you need a wma converter or a codec. i have no idea where to get one it pisses me off too..
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Oh yes!! You can just simply add it to a playlist from limewire, then transfer it to your iTunes software.  The iTunes will automatically recognize your files. Hope this helps!!
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Well, you should disable the Limewire player from playing the songs. You can do this in the preferences menu.\nThen all you have to do is to click the downloaded song and it will be added to your iTunes library.
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If it's an mp3 that just opens with itunes, right click it, go down to properties.  Where it says "opens with:" (yours would have itunes by it), click change... and select windows media player from the list.  If you want to convert it, search on the web for something to convert from m4a to mp3/wma
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Dont use Itunes.\nBut if you want then save to your computer and use windows juke box. This will convert to MP3 format.
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try audacity.com it converts wma file in mp3 files
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You should be able to drag the files from where they reside on your hard drive into a WMP album but if it's iTunes downloads, they are protected so you will need to burn then to CD first and then rip them back to MP3 to remove that protection and import them into Windows Media Player or play them directly from the CDs.
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not if you upgrade the itunes  it wont.  The songs should be fine either way,  you will just have to re import them.