''My laptop HDD recently failed, so I replaced it with an iMac. Fortunately, my iTunes library was on an external HDD, so I have copied it across to the iMac. However, the songs that I have purchased from iTunes do not seem to be available. They have copied across, but are 'greyed out'. I have authorised my new computer to play purchases. Is there ...

There are many ways to remove DRM protection from iTunes music. On Windows OS, you can remove the DRM from iTunes music using the burn-and-rip method or you can turn to programs like TuneClone and DoubleTwist. On Mac OS X, iMovie is the perfect solution to removing DRM from iTunes music. Besides, freewares like FairGame is also a pretty good ...

ITunes DRM files include AAC, M4V and M4P. If you don't remove itunes DRM it’s impossible to play them on any Apple incompatible devices, like Zune, Creative Zen, PSP, mobile Phone, etc. This turns out really bad if you want to buy a new mp3 player which is not manufactured by Apple. So, The way not to delete itunes DRM files, you could try some ...

Thanks for your reply. But I have managed to play and download files on Vista before. I assume that maybe a recent Windows update mya have upset the DRM somehow? Also C4oD service doesn't work either.  I have emailed the BBC to see if they have any other fixes. Any other replies please.

I have in the past, downloaded and watched content from the BBC website. I recently downloaded some more programmes, but when I tried to watch them, I only got 10 seconds worth of content. However, now I do not even get this. I just get the following error message. Windows Media Player has a DRM error that prevents Iplayer from downloading or ...

Not suggesting anything, but it sounds as though you are using a copied disk rather than the original, perhaps?  Have you tried running Support Drv Setup.exe ?

I am not a music lover so have never done a music disc before.  My neice wanted to burn a compilation CD for her boyfriend.  So we went to Tesco music, paid for some tracks and downloaded them. Loaded them up into a playlist in windows media player, but it said I did not have the rights to burn them.  Obviously I thought what the ...