Windows 7 Itunes and media rights

[jssboiler]

I have the latest Itunes on 32bit RC

I can rip CDs with Itunes (m4a format) without issues. WMP will play the songs fine but will not add them to the library. The songs show up under "Other Media". Properties show that "This file is missing media rights". I can rip the CDs with WMP and add to the library just fine. WMP also recognizes my existing m4a library just fine.

I've tried reinstalling Itunes and various compatability modes (does not like that). I've also installed 7 on another partition with only itunes installed. Same problem.

It has worked a couple of times but mostly not. Has anyone seen anything like this.

 

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It seems like you're experiencing an issue with iTunes-generated m4a files not being recognized properly by Windows Media Player (WMP). This can sometimes happen due to compatibility or licensing issues between different media players. Here are a few suggestions you can try to address this problem: 1. Check File Permissions: - Ensure that the permissions on the m4a files generated by iTunes are set correctly. Right-click on the file, go to Properties, and then the Security tab to check if all necessary permissions are set. 2. Reset Windows Media Player Library: - Sometimes, resetting the Windows Media Player library can help. You can do this by going to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services, finding the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service, stopping the service, and then deleting the database files. 3. Update Codecs: - Ensure that your Windows Media Player has the necessary codecs to play m4a files. You might need to install additional codec packs for WMP to recognize and play m4a files correctly. 4. Use a Different Media Player: - If the issue persists, consider using a different media player that supports m4a files without any problems. VLC Media Player is a versatile option that supports a wide range of audio and video formats. 5. Convert the Files: - As a workaround, you can also try converting the m4a files to a different format that is universally recognized by all media players, such as MP3. There are many free audio converters available online for this purpose. 6. Contact Support: - If none of the above solutions work, reaching out to Apple Support for iTunes or Microsoft Support for Windows Media Player might provide more specific assistance tailored to your setup. By trying these steps, you should be able to address the issue of Windows Media Player not recognizing the m4a files ripped by iTunes properly. Let me know if you need more detailed instructions on any of these steps!