Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

In case anyone is still interested, I just want to confirm that the
'BBC IMP' trial that allows users to download DRM protected BBC
programmes shown in the last week, can indeed be hacked!

For those who don't know, the BBC are trialing a service that allows
participants to book/download BBC TV programmes to their PC. The big
problem with the service is that the programmes (Microsoft wmv files)
are protected by Microsoft's DRM technology and they expire (i.e. they
are unplayable) after 7/8 days after the original broadcast date.

I can now confirm that the DRM hack that's discussed on this forum
page........

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.ph...&page=15&pp=20

........actually works with the BBC trial! Pay particular attention to
the instructions in the post by 'ablade' on the above page. So if you
are on the trial and you would like to keep programmes beyond the 7/8
day period (or you would like to share them on the net) then you are
in luck.

I've got the hack working so respond to this thread if you want any
help. The way I approached the hack is as follows:

It seems from the above discussion that the version of Windows XP
software (including the version of Windows Media Player) on your PC is
crucial to success. It also seems apparent that 'messing around' too
much with your PC to get the whole thing to work also risks ****ing up
the whole DRM functionality on your PC and you could end up having to
do a reinstall of Windows XP.

So the 'safe' approach that worked for me was as follows:

1) Get a (pirate?) copy of 'VMWare Workstation' from the usual pirate
sources (Usenet or P2P or whatever) . If you don't know what VMWare is
then have a read on www.vmware.com

2) Set VMWare up on your PC.

3) Install one of (I suspect 'any' of) the versions of Windows XP
(with SP2 included) that you can download from warez sources onto a
'virtual machine' in VMWare

4) DO NOT be tempted to install ANY updates to the XP installation
from the Microsoft update website.............don't go there!

5) Follow the instructions on the above forum page (by 'ablade') to
install the necessary software on your VMWare virtual machine.

6) After doing that you should be able to strip the DRM restrictions
from any file you download from the trial with no more than a half a
dozen mouse clicks

Respond to this thread if you have any questions. I will NOT respond
to any 'moral majority' postings!



John

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 01:29:02 +0000, Peter wrote:


1) Get a (pirate?) copy of 'VMWare Workstation' from the usual pirate
sources (Usenet or P2P or whatever) . If you don't know what VMWare is
then have a read on www.vmware.com


No need these days, just get a 30 day evaluation, setup your VM and then
use vmware player - not tried this I have a full workstation licence but I
don't see why it would not work

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

"Peter" wrote in message
...
In case anyone is still interested, I just want to confirm that the
'BBC IMP' trial that allows users to download DRM protected BBC
programmes shown in the last week, can indeed be hacked!

For those who don't know, the BBC are trialing a service that allows
participants to book/download BBC TV programmes to their PC. The big
problem with the service is that the programmes (Microsoft wmv files)
are protected by Microsoft's DRM technology and they expire (i.e. they
are unplayable) after 7/8 days after the original broadcast date.

I can now confirm that the DRM hack that's discussed on this forum
page........

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.ph...&page=15&pp=20

.......actually works with the BBC trial! Pay particular attention to
the instructions in the post by 'ablade' on the above page. So if you
are on the trial and you would like to keep programmes beyond the 7/8
day period (or you would like to share them on the net) then you are
in luck.

I've got the hack working so respond to this thread if you want any
help. The way I approached the hack is as follows:

It seems from the above discussion that the version of Windows XP
software (including the version of Windows Media Player) on your PC is
crucial to success. It also seems apparent that 'messing around' too
much with your PC to get the whole thing to work also risks ****ing up
the whole DRM functionality on your PC and you could end up having to
do a reinstall of Windows XP.

People who are unknowlegeable about the benefits of System
Restore deserve this punishment.

tim

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

Peter wrote:
Respond to this thread if you have any questions. I will NOT respond
to any 'moral majority' postings!

So you *know* you're breaking the law, but don't want to discuss it. I
oresume that that is because you know you could never actually justify your
actions?

--
Carl Waring
http://getdigiguide.com/?p=1&r=1495

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

"Peter" wrote in message
...
In case anyone is still interested, I just want to confirm that the
'BBC IMP' trial that allows users to download DRM protected BBC
programmes shown in the last week, can indeed be hacked!

So you admit to being a common criminal then?...

snip

.......actually works with the BBC trial! Pay particular attention
to

....the Copyrights laws...

[ the rest of your criminal activities snipped ]

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 11:31:20 +0000, :::Jerry:::: wrote:


"Peter" wrote in message
...
In case anyone is still interested, I just want to confirm that the 'BBC
IMP' trial that allows users to download DRM protected BBC programmes
shown in the last week, can indeed be hacked!

So you admit to being a common criminal then?...

snip

.......actually works with the BBC trial! Pay particular attention
to

...the Copyrights laws...

[ the rest of your criminal activities snipped ]

What is the difference between that and recording a DTT stream on a PC/PVR
or just recording to VHS and keeping if for over a week.

Copyright applies to content regardless of how it is delivered.

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 10:38:37 +0100, tim (moved to sweden) wrote:


"Peter" wrote in message
...
In case anyone is still interested, I just want to confirm that the 'BBC
IMP' trial that allows users to download DRM protected BBC programmes
shown in the last week, can indeed be hacked!

For those who don't know, the BBC are trialing a service that allows
participants to book/download BBC TV programmes to their PC. The big
problem with the service is that the programmes (Microsoft wmv files)
are protected by Microsoft's DRM technology and they expire (i.e. they
are unplayable) after 7/8 days after the original broadcast date.

I can now confirm that the DRM hack that's discussed on this forum
page........

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.ph...&page=15&pp=20

.......actually works with the BBC trial! Pay particular attention to
the instructions in the post by 'ablade' on the above page. So if you
are on the trial and you would like to keep programmes beyond the 7/8
day period (or you would like to share them on the net) then you are in
luck.

I've got the hack working so respond to this thread if you want any
help. The way I approached the hack is as follows:

It seems from the above discussion that the version of Windows XP
software (including the version of Windows Media Player) on your PC is
crucial to success. It also seems apparent that 'messing around' too
much with your PC to get the whole thing to work also risks ****ing up
the whole DRM functionality on your PC and you could end up having to do
a reinstall of Windows XP.

People who are unknowlegeable about the benefits of System Restore deserve
this punishment.

And those that rely on it to work are suckers for punishment.

I bet it doesn't work with Sony's root kits.

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......howto hack?
 

Peter wrote:

I can now confirm that the DRM hack that's discussed on this forum
page........
.......actually works with the BBC trial!

Brilliant. Now even greater chance of the BBC getting cold feet and
scrapping the project :-(

--
Adrian C

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 10:11:01 GMT, "Carl Waring"
wrote:

Peter wrote:
Respond to this thread if you have any questions. I will NOT respond
to any 'moral majority' postings!

So you *know* you're breaking the law, but don't want to discuss it. I
oresume that that is because you know you could never actually justify your
actions?

I don't want to discuss it because......

1) It bores me rigid

2) I've found from past experience that there is an inverse
correlation between the number of brain cells possessed by people who
are motivated to take the moral high ground in these matters and their
willingness to lecture others. Otherwise discussion on the matter
might be interesting.

3) Where does it get us? You can't stop me posting here and I'm not
going to be affected in any way by your sanctimonious disapproval.
Discussion of the matter is pointless.

So **** off and find someone else stupid enough to engage you and your
kind in moral gymnastics.




Peter

Update 2: The BBC Intergrated Media Player trial and DRM......how to hack?
 

"Peter" wrote in message
...
snip

So **** off and find someone else stupid enough to engage you and
your
kind in moral gymnastics.


So can we steal from you bank account or wage packet please, seeing
that you seem to think it's OK for people like you to do so from
others...