WMP and DRM issues
I have recently bought a CBT Nuggets Pack and was looking forward to watching them when i hit a brick wall. When activating my license, I got a pop up stating i needed to upgrade security. I clicked upgrade, and entered my credentials afterward and then got an error which i have attached to this post. Everytime I get to the "downloading media usage rights" i get this error.
System set up:
Vista 32-bit
4GB Ram
Intel Core 2Duo CPU T7500 @2.20GHz 2.20GHz
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M (1790MB total memory)
This is what i have tried so far:
I have placed www.cbtnuggets.com in the trusted sites zone.
I have made sure Disable Script Debugging for IE and Other are selected
I have made sure Display a Notification About Every Script Error is not selected
I have renamed the original DRM file to DRM_Backup so a new DRM file would be created.
I have accepted set the settings so that cookies from ww.cbtnuggets.com are accepted
And have also set the settings so that all cookies are accepted.
I have tested that CBT Nuggets works on another computer exactly the same as mine running Vista (so there is nothing wrong with the Nuggets.)
I then thought that there might be corrupt files in WMP and since it is integrated into the operating system I reinstalled Vista but that did not fix it either.
I am thinking there might be one little check box that needs to be selected or unselected somewhere. Or maybe something to do with the registry.
Any ideas would be great.
Thanks in advance
Internet-Explorer-Script-Error.jpg
System set up:
Vista 32-bit
4GB Ram
Intel Core 2Duo CPU T7500 @2.20GHz 2.20GHz
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M (1790MB total memory)
This is what i have tried so far:
I have placed www.cbtnuggets.com in the trusted sites zone.
I have made sure Disable Script Debugging for IE and Other are selected
I have made sure Display a Notification About Every Script Error is not selected
I have renamed the original DRM file to DRM_Backup so a new DRM file would be created.
I have accepted set the settings so that cookies from ww.cbtnuggets.com are accepted
And have also set the settings so that all cookies are accepted.
I have tested that CBT Nuggets works on another computer exactly the same as mine running Vista (so there is nothing wrong with the Nuggets.)
I then thought that there might be corrupt files in WMP and since it is integrated into the operating system I reinstalled Vista but that did not fix it either.
I am thinking there might be one little check box that needs to be selected or unselected somewhere. Or maybe something to do with the registry.
Any ideas would be great.
Thanks in advance
Internet-Explorer-Script-Error.jpg
hmm try this instead
enable hidden files folders
Open Windows Explorer
Tools
Folder Options
the View tab
Show hidden files and folders
Apply then OK
Go to My Computer (still in Windows Explorer)
Go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users
Here you should now see the DRM folder
Change the file name to DRM.old and rerun Windows Media Player Security
In Windows Vista, when running Internet Explorer 7 in Protected Mode Internet ... add-on is causing the problem
go to 'Tools' > 'Manage Add-ons' > 'Enable or Disable Add-ons
run Internet Explorer 7 with no add-ons
Temporarily disabling Protected Mode Internet Explorer by following these steps:
From Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab, and then clear the Enable Protected Mode (requires restarting Internet Explorer) checkbox.
Or run Internet Explorer as an Administrator by following these steps:
In Windows, click the Start button.
Click All Programs.
Locate and right click Internet Explorer in your program listing.
From the menu, select Run as administrator.
Click Allow in the User Account Control dialog box.
Source
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/aa740486.aspx
IE7 choose Tools -> Internet
Options, Advanced, and uncheck "display a notification about every
script error". You will still see the little exclamation point in the
lower left corner of IE but the error will not pop up on screen. Most
sites should continue to work well enough.
Known issues, installation and
troubleshooting advice Internet explorer 7
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html
hope it assists you
enable hidden files folders
Open Windows Explorer
Tools
Folder Options
the View tab
Show hidden files and folders
Apply then OK
Go to My Computer (still in Windows Explorer)
Go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users
Here you should now see the DRM folder
Change the file name to DRM.old and rerun Windows Media Player Security
In Windows Vista, when running Internet Explorer 7 in Protected Mode Internet ... add-on is causing the problem
go to 'Tools' > 'Manage Add-ons' > 'Enable or Disable Add-ons
run Internet Explorer 7 with no add-ons
Temporarily disabling Protected Mode Internet Explorer by following these steps:
From Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab, and then clear the Enable Protected Mode (requires restarting Internet Explorer) checkbox.
Or run Internet Explorer as an Administrator by following these steps:
In Windows, click the Start button.
Click All Programs.
Locate and right click Internet Explorer in your program listing.
From the menu, select Run as administrator.
Click Allow in the User Account Control dialog box.
Source
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/aa740486.aspx
IE7 choose Tools -> Internet
Options, Advanced, and uncheck "display a notification about every
script error". You will still see the little exclamation point in the
lower left corner of IE but the error will not pop up on screen. Most
sites should continue to work well enough.
Known issues, installation and
troubleshooting advice Internet explorer 7
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html
hope it assists you
ASKER
Thanks for the feedback guys, unfortunately none of these worked. Any more ideas?
Thanks again
Thanks again
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ASKER
Hi Merete,
I tried all of the things you suggested and what was mentioned in those links but nothing worked unfortunately. I have contacted their support but they are very slow in giving response. But until then...any more ideas?
I tried all of the things you suggested and what was mentioned in those links but nothing worked unfortunately. I have contacted their support but they are very slow in giving response. But until then...any more ideas?
Sorry to hear that,
no other ideas apart from the dreaded idea of repair reinstall.
I would be interested in hearing the feedback from support.
IE is part of windows Vista and cannot be repaired like in windowsxp
Did you try a system restore?
no other ideas apart from the dreaded idea of repair reinstall.
I would be interested in hearing the feedback from support.
IE is part of windows Vista and cannot be repaired like in windowsxp
Did you try a system restore?
ASKER
Yes tried system restore, but it would not let me restore earlier than 2 weeks ago. I then tried a repair reinstall and that did not work either. I am thinking there is some check box that is either not checked or needs to be unchecked somewhere.
Got a reply from Support and they said they can set up my account with a Vista fixed training. They go on to mention that this is not meant to solve the script issue, but should work.
I also saved the nuggets to my external HD and tried running it from my Acer (which does not have a DVD or CD drive) and got the same error. But the difference here was i got a popup screen asking if i wanted to use ActiveX. I clicked yes and "voi la" it worked. So this leads me to believe that it is an ActiveX issue. I spent most of the night going through settings compairing them but haven't found the solution yet.
Does this give you any ideas to try?
Got a reply from Support and they said they can set up my account with a Vista fixed training. They go on to mention that this is not meant to solve the script issue, but should work.
I also saved the nuggets to my external HD and tried running it from my Acer (which does not have a DVD or CD drive) and got the same error. But the difference here was i got a popup screen asking if i wanted to use ActiveX. I clicked yes and "voi la" it worked. So this leads me to believe that it is an ActiveX issue. I spent most of the night going through settings compairing them but haven't found the solution yet.
Does this give you any ideas to try?
ASKER
Well I fixed the problem. The problem was that i needed to upgrade the Windows Media Player Security component which i had done several times but had neglected one vital step. While doing the upgrade i had to run IE7 as Administrator. Once I did that it all went well. Your notes lead me too it but i was too quick to do the things that i did not follow the instructions completely on the Windows website. *Note to self: next time read the fine print* hehe.
Just for reference the Security Component can be upgraded here
http://drmlicense.one.microsoft.com/Indivsite/en/indivit.asp
Thanks for all your input!
Just for reference the Security Component can be upgraded here
http://drmlicense.one.microsoft.com/Indivsite/en/indivit.asp
Thanks for all your input!
Well Done MAG03,
and thank you.
I am pretty happy for you that it's resolved.
Yoru feedback is also appreciated. Yes of course WMP and IE are related was the same problem in windowsxp.
I shall add this to my knowledgbase and will mention you in my future references if I use this solution to help others.
Problems with IE7 and Vista are so common it feels nice when we outsmart even MS support.
Best Wishes
Merete
and thank you.
I am pretty happy for you that it's resolved.
Yoru feedback is also appreciated. Yes of course WMP and IE are related was the same problem in windowsxp.
I shall add this to my knowledgbase and will mention you in my future references if I use this solution to help others.
Problems with IE7 and Vista are so common it feels nice when we outsmart even MS support.
Best Wishes
Merete
WMP is notorious for this.
Try playing it on VLC and or MPC
http://www.videohelp.com/tools/VLC_media_player
http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Media_Player_Classic
install ffdshow as a last resort
http://www.videohelp.com/tools?toolsearch=ffdshow