Re: Cant copy music onto my mp3 player- Error C00D11AA

From: sprite8legner (sprite8legner_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/07/04 

Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 14:15:02 -0700

Mmmm... listen to that great "pay-on-demand" music from my iRiver... I'm LOVIN' IT!! No new device for me, baby. That was not good advice, Chris.

All-- CONTACT THE DEVICE MANUFACTURERS. Thankfully, iRiver had an 800 number I could call.

But I will say this-- it WAS Occum's Razor after all-- Microsoft was the problem. ;-)

"Chris Lanier [MVP]" wrote:

> No. Right from iRivers website FAQ about your player it says "The iFP
> players will only play back MP3 and non-protected WMA files." <-Any file
> you download from Napster is a protected WMA file.
>
> It has little to nothing to do with WMP, the device can not play protected
> WMA's at all. There is no need to use any software programs (WMA or
> otherwise) to try and transfer the files if the player can not decode them.
>
> The "hoops" would be players that support the playback of the files after
> you upgrade the firmware on the device. iRiver says nothing about a
> firmware update for your model player. It is also not listed on their "DRM
> page" which is http://www.iriveramerica.com/drm/. Only the players listed
> there can be upgraded to play the files.
>
> If you would like to play these files on a portable device, you must
> purchase a new device. There are no "hoops" other than that. :\
>
> If you feel Napster is right about the issue, then you need to contact
> iRiver about it as they suggest on their website.
> "Please note that if any issues are experienced with these pay-for
> downloaded songs, it is very important that iRiver be contacted. The service
> providers (music download sites) will not be able to offer any assistance
> for your iRiver player when using it in combination with their music. "
>
> --
> Chris Lanier
> Microsoft MVP - Digital Media
> ---
> "sprite8legner" <sprite8legner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:BF42BC39-C5FF-465D-A249-87F4F9B76829@microsoft.com...
> > Chris,
> > Here is the rub. Both Napster and iRiver confirm that the device is
> "capable" of receiving these files... but the device is not necessarily
> "compatible" as-is. Several areas of the iRiver support site that you and I
> have both been reading explain that these files are not downloadable UNLESS
> they "go through" the WMP. There are hoops to be jumped through here.
> >
> > Napster explains that several devices MAY BE compatible, but also require
> some hoops to be jumped through as well. I feel like I have followed the
> trail of hoops form both sources and am still having trouble.
> >
> > "Chris Lanier [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > > What? :| The device is problem, both according to iRiver and Napster.
> You
> > > just said "..according to Napster, is not compatible" - That means you
> can't
> > > use it with files download from them.
> > >
> > > IRvier too, says "...When WMA have been protected within Windows Media
> > > Player, the files are then unable to be copied and sent to the iFP
> player."
> > > Source: http://www.iriveramerica.com/support/iFP_FAQ.aspx
> > >
> > > Ockham's Razor seems to apply here, no? Both people are telling you the
> > > same, the solution is to not copy DRM-enable (i.e Protected) files to
> the
> > > player, it does *not* support them.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Chris Lanier
> > > Microsoft MVP - Digital Media
> > > ---
> > > "Sprite8" <Sprite8@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:B54C147D-A3BE-44B5-BCE3-F5D918387F90@microsoft.com...
> > > > I, too, have a portible device that, according to Napster, is not
> > > compatible. Mine is an iRiver iFT-890... which is brand new on the
> market.
> > > According to the iRiver website, my player is supposed to be able to
> receive
> > > copied MP3s and .wma files straight from the Windows Media Player. The
> > > Windows Media Player will identify the iRiver device, then I check all
> the
> > > music I wish to transfer.... then, ka-blewie! This error message pops
> up
> > > (C00D11AA) and the WMP shuts down. Seems to me that the problem is on
> the
> > > Windows side of the issue.
> > > >
> > > > Now, Chris, if you're going to respond to this, I am asking that you
> > > consider what I have explained to you and not give me Ockham's Razor
> (the
> > > simplest answer is usually the right answer, for those who don't know
> what
> > > that means), as it is not the device that is the problem... both
> according
> > > to Napster and according to iRiver.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Chris Lanier [MVP]" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > It's the player doesn't support DRM-enabled then you can not
> transfer
> > > them.
> > > > > The FAQ's at Napster explain this.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Chris Lanier
> > > > > Microsoft MVP - Digital Media
> > > > > ---
> > > > > "soccah" <soccah@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:B58C1C43-8A62-4500-9CEE-366C95A38E3D@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > Error Message- "Windows Media Player cannot copy the file because
> the
> > > > > license associated with the file restricts it."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have Windows Media Player 9
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Operating System- Windows XP
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I was trying to copy music onto my mp3 player (Creative MuVo which
> at
> > > this
> > > > > time isnt compatible with napster), napster said i could use Media
> > > Player 9
> > > > > to copy the music I had purchased from them as a way to get my music
> > > onto my
> > > > > mp3 player.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Help would be appreciated, Thanks
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>

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  • Re: Cant copy music onto my mp3 player- Error C00D11AA
    ... Napster explains that several devices MAY BE compatible, but also require some hoops to be jumped through as well. ... > Player, the files are then unable to be copied and sent to the iFP player." ... Mine is an iRiver iFT-890... ...
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  • Re: Cant copy music onto my mp3 player- Error C00D11AA
    ... Here is the PATCH from Microsoft to FIX the problem that prevented the WMP from shutting down mid-download. ... > you download from Napster is a protected WMA file. ... > otherwise) to try and transfer the files if the player can not decode them. ... > iRiver about it as they suggest on their website. ...
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  • Re: Cant copy music onto my mp3 player- Error C00D11AA
    ... you download from Napster is a protected WMA file. ... otherwise) to try and transfer the files if the player can not decode them. ... If you feel Napster is right about the issue, ... iRiver about it as they suggest on their website. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsmedia.player)
  • Re: Cant copy music onto my mp3 player- Error C00D11AA
    ... just said "..according to Napster, is not compatible" - That means you can't ... says "...When WMA have been protected within Windows Media ... Player, the files are then unable to be copied and sent to the iFP player." ... Mine is an iRiver iFT-890... ...
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  • Re: Cant copy music onto my mp3 player- Error C00D11AA
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