Microsoft DRM - what is it?
If you listen to a lot of music with Windows Media Player, you will inevitably face Microsoft DRM. In this practical tip we explain what is behind the term.
The management of digital rights - that's Microsoft DRM
- DRM is the abbreviation for "Digital Rights Management" and means in German: digital rights management. In this case, this is Microsoft's digital rights management.
- Behind the term is a technology used by online shops to control the allocation of music and video tracks that can be bought by the consumer. This is to prevent purchased audio and video content from being passed on to third parties unlawfully.
- For example, DRM is applied to some MP3 songs on iTunes. In this case, it is a protected file that you can only open as a legitimate buyer.
- DRM usually gives you, the buyer, the right to play back a specific file. Burning and synchronization rights can also be acquired via DRM. The price of titles that include all three rights is correspondingly higher.
- As soon as you play a file protected with DRM in Windows Media Player, it is first checked for your rights. The file can only be opened if you have installed the appropriate right of use on your PC after purchasing the title.
- The right of use is automatically installed on your PC when you purchase the title in the background.
If you are looking for free legal music, we will show you in another practical tip where you can find royalty-free music.