Unprotect WMA Files: Load Into iPod

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenge of loading protected WMA files onto an iPod, particularly focusing on the implications of having licenses for the content but facing technical barriers in transferring the files. The scope includes practical solutions and methods for file conversion and transfer.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration about being unable to upload WMA files to their iPod despite having the licenses stored on their hard drive.
  • Another participant suggests redownloading the files using the original program and mentions the possibility of using Linux for a workaround, though they do not provide specifics.
  • A third participant shares that they successfully copied the files to the iPod as an external hard drive and converted them to AAC format using iTunes.
  • A later reply offers encouragement for the successful method shared by the third participant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method to load WMA files onto an iPod, as multiple approaches are suggested, and the effectiveness of each method remains unverified by all participants.

Contextual Notes

Some methods mentioned depend on specific software and may require additional research or technical knowledge, particularly regarding the Linux solution. The discussion does not clarify the limitations of the proposed methods or any potential legal implications of unprotecting WMA files.

Who May Find This Useful

Users looking to transfer protected WMA files to an iPod, those interested in file conversion methods, and individuals exploring technical solutions for digital media management.

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Back when I was naive, I ripped some of my cd's and protected the content. Now, even though I have the licenses on my hdd, I can't upload them to my Ipod. There are too many files for me to rip the cd's again and I think I've lost some of them. How would I go about loading them into my ipod?
 
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redownload them with whatever program you used. You might have to make a call so they will allow you to redownload them with whatever you were using (imesh? itunes?)

If you really need to, there's a way to do it in linux, but you'll have to research that. I know someone that can but I haven't looked into it.
 
I figured it out. Id bought the cds, so I had the lisences on the hdd. I just copied them on to the ipod(as external hdd) using wmp. Then converted them into aac fromat through itunes and on the ipod through that.
 
Good work. :)
 

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