FIX: An extra PlayCount right is decremented if you seek in a DirectShow program that contains DRM-protected content (841072)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Format 9 Series SDK

SYMPTOMS

When you perform a seek operation in digital content, you may notice that the remaining PlayCount right is decremented when the following conditions are true:
  • The content is DRM-protected by using digital rights management (DRM) technology.
  • The content uses the PlayCount right in a DirectShow-based program.
  • If the PlayCount right has reached 0 when you try to seek, playback may stop.
Note This problem does not occur with Microsoft Windows Media Player.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the filter graph is stopped and restarted during a seek operation. The Windows Media Active Streaming Format (WM ASF) Reader filter stops and restarts the filter graph during a seek operation. This behavior decrements the PlayCount right. The WS ASF Reader filter is used when you play back DRM-protected content in a DirectShow program.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next release that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
DownloadDownload the WindowsMedia9-KB841072-ENU.exe package now.

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/2/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbHotfixServer KB841072 kbAudDeveloper
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