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To remove Microsoft DRM from Windows XP SP2 (*.dll’s will not die)

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Copy this to a text file and Save as RemoveDRM.cmd i.e. in the main C:\ directory:

Code:

del C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\npdrmv2.dll
del C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\npwmsdrm.dll
del "C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\npdrmv2.dll"
del "C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\npwmsdrm.dll"

Note: This will not work in Win XP inside the RUN command prompt window.

1. Reboot, then keep hitting the F8 key until the SAFE MODE pops up.
2. Select SAFE MODE WITH COMMAND PROMPT
3. Type: cd C:\ with one space between cd and C:\ Hit ENTER
4. Once at the naked C:\ prompt, type the name of the above file that you saved: RemoveDRM.cmd Hit ENTER
5. Repeat step 3 above and you should receive a message that the files you just deleted cannot be found.
6. Kiss the Microsoft DRM goodbye

7. Exit back to Win XP and the files are gone in both locations mentioned above.

If it didn’t work, run a SEARCH of your pc for the above two files and adjust the four del command lines above to reflect actual location.