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    DRM security upgrade...deleteable?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by chillerman625, May 19, 2009.

  1. chillerman625

    chillerman625 Notebook Consultant

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    When I tried to transfer a DRM copyrighted movie from my blu-ray disc to my computer (called a digital copy), it needed my windows media player to download a DRM upgrade. I did so without thinking and then I read the privacy statement. The upgrade I just downloaded basically tracks my computer with a "unique identifier code" (rootkit if you ask me). It is an invasion of privacy.

    This is the website: drmlicense.one.microsoft.com/Indivsite/

    Is there any way I can remove this "upgrade"? I am willing to uninstall my wmp, but would not want to go as far as to completely reformat my OS.
     
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  2. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    It believe it is against the policies of this web site to discuss or ask for advice on bypassing or blocking any kind of DRM.
     
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  3. S.SubZero

    S.SubZero Notebook Deity

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    I read the privacy statement and I came away with no such thought. It appears the unique identifier is so in case you need to restore your license or if the transfer of the license update is interrupted or something, you can re-do the transaction and get the update you requested.

    By choosing to use Blu Ray, you have entered into a realm where you're going to have a lot of paranoia. Most of it will be unfounded. Regardless, maybe Blu Ray isn't for you.
     
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  4. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    From reading the page at link you posted it sounded to me like the hardware id info is transferred in the process of actually downloading the update.

    Anyways... in Vista you can remove an OS update through Control Panel > Programs > Programs & Features > View Installed Updates > right-click an update > Uninstall

    ...but I don't know if this counts as an OS update or not... or whether you're using Vista or not.

    System Restore may be another option.
     
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  5. chillerman625

    chillerman625 Notebook Consultant

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    I am not trying to bypass or block any kind of DRM. This upgrade is not essential to the computer nor is it essential for watching media on the computer. It is only essential for watching DRM-protected content on the computer. As I have now deleted all DRM content from my computer because I do not want the upgrade anymore, it is not illegal to delete this upgrade.

    My question is akin to rollbacking specific Window's updates such as security fixes. My only problem is that I cannot find this specific DRM-related upgrade.

    I could say my reason is to conserve disk space by removing this upgrade that I do not need anymore. Or I can say I am paranoid that Microsoft is watching me. Either way, it's the same thing.

    I am using Vista 64 bit.
     
    chillerman625, May 19, 2009
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