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Mango · 02-27-2008, 09:09 PM

About a year ago, I purchased a CD and there are two options:
a) you can listen to the disc
b) you can take the WMA files on disk and upload them to your computer

I want to put this specific CD onto my iPod, but I've had no luck. Usually when you put in a music disc, iTunes will recognize it right away so you can copy the files over. No such luck with this disk.

Instead, the disc has it's own little program that comes up when you pop it into your drive. I try to explore the disc using Windows Explorer, but I can't view the music files.

So, I've decided to put the WMA files onto my computer. I try to load them into iTunes so they can be converted but it won't allow me because the files are "protected". I've also tried using the Windows Media Converter to change them to MP3s but again, I get a message saying I need a certificate. Don't I already have the certificate since I bought the cd?

It's getting frustrating because I did pay for this music, but it won't let me put it on my portable music device. I'm not at home enough to be listening to it on my computer.

Are there any suggestions so I can put the files on my iPod?

02-27-2008, 09:09 PM	#1
Mango Marshmallow Maiden Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	Protected WMA files About a year ago, I purchased a CD and there are two options: a) you can listen to the disc b) you can take the WMA files on disk and upload them to your computer I want to put this specific CD onto my iPod, but I've had no luck. Usually when you put in a music disc, iTunes will recognize it right away so you can copy the files over. No such luck with this disk. Instead, the disc has it's own little program that comes up when you pop it into your drive. I try to explore the disc using Windows Explorer, but I can't view the music files. So, I've decided to put the WMA files onto my computer. I try to load them into iTunes so they can be converted but it won't allow me because the files are "protected". I've also tried using the Windows Media Converter to change them to MP3s but again, I get a message saying I need a certificate. Don't I already have the certificate since I bought the cd? It's getting frustrating because I did pay for this music, but it won't let me put it on my portable music device. I'm not at home enough to be listening to it on my computer. Are there any suggestions so I can put the files on my iPod?