FreeMe2: A Free DRM Removal for WMV Files

Referring to a free DRM removal for WMV files, FreeMe2 can be one of the best choices. Generally, WMV files can be playable on Windows Media Player and numerous portable media players, but some downloaded WMV videos are protected with DRM license, so if you want to play these WMV files on any unauthorized devices or share them with others, then you are supposed to remove DRM from WMV files with FreeMe2.

Part 1. Why Choose FreeMe2 to Remove DRM from WMV Files

As there are quite a few free DRM removals for WMV files, then why choose FreeMe2 to remove DRM from WMV files? FreeMe2 is an open source WMV DRM removal tool which is used for easily removing DRM from WMV, ASF and WMA files. Here comes some pros and cons of this reliable DRM removal for WMV files.

Pros:

#1. It's totally free, so you don't need to spend any money on removing DRM from WMV files with FreeMe2.

#2. There are two methods for removing DRM from WMV files with FreeMe2.

#3. The interface of FreeMe2 is simple.

#4. Except removing DRM from WMV files, FreeMe2 can also work for ASF and WMA files.

Cons:

#1. Currently, this removal tool is only available for Windows XP, so if your use Windows 7/8/10, then FreeMe2 is not available for you to remove DRM from WMV files.

#2. FreeMe2 is a command line application, which means you need to learn how to console applications for removing DRM. It might be complicated for green hands. But don't worry, here comes with detailed methods for removing DRM from WMV files with Free2.

Part 2. How to Remove DRM from WMV Files with FreeMe2

As mentioned before, you can adopt two methods to remove DRM from WMV files with FreeMe2. Just choose either of them. But before that, you need to click the link to download FreeMe2 on your computer.

Method 1

As mentioned above, FreeMe2 is a command line application, so that you need to console applications for removing DRM by following the method as below.

Step 1: First of all, transfer your WMV files with DRM protection to the same folder as FreeMe2.

Step 2: Then run the Windows command console. Click on "Start" > "Run..." buttons, enter CMD and click on "OK" button.

Step 3: After that, change the directory to the directory where your FreeMe2 is located by using the "cd" command.

Step 4: Next extract your license keys by drmdbg. To do that, take the drm2-i.the key file produced by drmdbg and rename it to drm2.key.

Step 5: At last enter "freeme2" in the command line console and press the "Enter" button to let the program run.

Method 2

If you find the above method is too complicated for you, then you can try the method 2 which is much easier than the above method.

Step 1: First, move your WMV files with DRM protection to the same folder as FreeMe2.

Step 2: Then extract the license key with drmdbg by following the Step 4 of method 1.

Step 3: Next copy the drm2.key to the FreeMe2 folder.

Step 4: Finally, drag your simple.wma file onto FreeMe2.exe, then this program will be started up.

By following either of the above methods, you can easily get DRM-free WMV files for free. In a word, FreeMe2 is a good option for removing DRM from WMV files for free. If you want to know more about this freeware, then don't hesitate to download it on your computer. Except FreeMe2, there are some other free DRM removal tools available for removing DRM from WMV files.

Part 3. Some Recommended Freeware for Removing DRM from WMV Files

When it comes to freeware for removing DRM from WMV files, Automate unDRM and FairUse4WM can also be good options for you.

#1. Automate unDRM

Automate unDRM is a free DRM removal for WMV, ASF and WMA files. This professional tool can be used for automating the DRM removal process by drmdbg and drm2wmv. The drmdbg and drm2wmv just remove DRM header of the media file rather than convert your original Windows Media audio and video files.

#2. FairUse4WM

FairUse4WM is another free DRM removal for WMV files, which can't crack DRM license. This reliable program is a GUI version of drmdbg and is used for making fair-use backups. Like Automate unDRM, it only removes DRM header of the media file. Now FairUse4WM supports Windows Media Player ,10,11.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a free DRM removal for WMV files, then don't miss FreeMe2 which won't let you down. With FreeMe2, you can easily get DRM-free WMV files without any payment. Except FreeMe2, you can also download Automate unDRM and FairUse4WM which are free DRM removals for WMV files.