Drm???

scuttle.vb

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i want record some speeches on my laptop but i want those files to run on my laptop only so that even if someone copies the files when i am not around it would be useless for them. how do i do this?
can i add passwords to such audio files?
which software would be best for the recording part?
 
What I'd do is this:
I'd record them as .wavs or .mp3's and then convert them to .wma's with MusicMatch or MediaPlayer, with DRM enabled. Some versions of MusicMatch can record via mic input too. You'd be creating the licenses on your own laptop.

Here's what MusicMatch's help file says about security:

Music Security

MusicMatch Jukebox uses an optional digital rights management system to help protect the copyrights of musicians and songwriters. This system, developed by Microsoft, encrypts the music files you record with MusicMatch Jukebox. Use of the system ensures that you don't accidentally violate copyright rules set forth by the music industry. The rights management system is turned on when you first use MusicMatch Jukebox, but may be turned off if you wish, since in compliance with copyright law, you may make copies of legally purchased recordings for personal, non-commercial use. You may want to turn off rights management if, for example, you need to access your music from more than one networked home PC, or if you want to move your music from home to work and back. To turn off rights management, please see the Recorder/Settings/Security panel under the Options menu in MusicMatch Jukebox.


Tom
 
thanks OvenMaster thats really helpful.
i have one question though. suppose the system crashes and i have to reinstall it and i have the said files as back ups. will they work with the reinstalled OS?
thanks
 
What you need to do is back up the files, of course, and the licenses. Windows Media Player has this facility: Tools -> Manage Licenses. You can back up your licenses as well as restore them with this tool. I strongly suggest you test this on a few disposable files before you do it with valuable ones, just to make sure everything works okay and that your licenses survive. Without saved/backed up licenses, you're SOL.
Tom
 
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