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Music files on MP3 player not playing due to license problem

Copied music files to device using instructions as per manual. Device wont play music files - license problem is showing on screen

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This player was made before the advent of the DRM license system. You will have to use mp3 files or UNPROTECTED WMA's. DRM-license-protected WMA's - which is what most music services use - will not work on this player.

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