windows media services?

[Koozie]

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[icecube]

If you don't care for IE, then I would recommend that you stop ripping to wma's go to mp3 format. WMA is a microsoft format.

Here is some info I cut and pasted from

The main difference between the two is WMA files have the ability to program the file so it cannot be copied. This rights management feature allows the creator of the music to control how the music is consumed. It stops unlimited copying of the music file and enforces a scheme whereby they can be paid for their work.

[Koozie]

Thanks for the info, but that was why I upgraded to media player 10. I actually enjoy the media player program, but wanted to get away from the .wma format. When I upgraded, I had to update liscences, but now MP10 has built in .mp3 ripping.

[icecube]

here is a nice free ripper

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I have Window Media Player 10 too, and I notice that its always trying to phone home when I use it--I guess I don't have it configured right

[Koozie]

icecube check Tools>>Options. under Privacy, review your options and under library uncheck retrieve missing information. unfortunately MP10 has an autoupdate feature, but on the player tab, you can instruct it to only check once a month.

[icecube]

Thanks for the tip Koozie