Creating Protected Files

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To create protected digital media files using either DRM version 1 or DRM versions 7 and later, link to the WMStubDRM.lib file that you obtained from Microsoft, and create the writer object. For version 1 protection, use the IWMHeaderInfo interface to set the DRM attributes you want to apply. For versions 7 and later, use the IWMDRMWriter interface methods.

The following topics describe in detail how to protect files.

• Protecting Files with DRM Version 1
• Protecting Files with DRM Version 7 or Later

Related topics

DRM Attribute List

DRM Properties

DRM Versions

Enabling DRM Support

Obtaining the Required DRM Library

Reading Protected Files