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How to Convert a Protected WMA to Unprotected MP3

Converting a protected Windows Media Audio (WMA) file to an unprotected MP3 file is useful when you want to burn a MP3 CD or upload the song to a MP3 player. You can convert a protected WMA to an unprotected MP3 on your computer with the default audio program, Windows Media Player. However, you'll have to take a roundabout path to convert a protected WMA file because there is no "Convert" option built into Windows Media Player.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with CD burner
  • Windows Media Player
  • Blank CD-R
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Instructions

    • 1

      Click the "Start" button.

    • 2

      Highlight "Programs."

    • 3

      Select "Windows Media Player."

    • 4

      Click the tab labeled "Burn" inside Windows Media Player.

    • 5

      Drag the protected WMA you want to convert to an unprotected MP3 into the "Burn List."

    • 6

      Put a blank recordable CD (CD-R) into your computer's CD burner.

    • 7

      Click the "Start Burn" button and the protected WMA you want to convert to an unprotected MP3 will be burned to the CD-R.

    • 8

      Click "Rip Settings" when the burning process is complete.

    • 9

      Select the "Format" category and choose "MP3."

    • 10

      Click the "Rip CD" button and the protected WMA will be ripped from the CD and converted to an unprotected MP3.

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