The first step is to play your audio or video streaming media. Do this by clicking the video icon on your computer or by clicking on a link in a webpage. A small rectangular grey box will pop up asking if you would like to install a DRM license. You want to click "Yes". Click on the picture to the right to see what it looks like.

1. Firewall Settings - Turn off your firewall (standard on Windows XP with SP2) or configure it for the bummerdrm.com and the website your streaming media resides on.

   Windows XP w/SP2. - Microsoft has installed a firewall on the Service Pack 2 update and most people do not know about this. To configure the Windows Firewall, go to:
   
   Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Security Center
   
   Click on the Windows Firewall link and configure it. If problems persist, disable it.

2. Corrupted Windows Media Player - You need to use Windows Media Player and make sure it is not corrupted. You can download the latest of Microsoft's Windows Media Player for free.

3. Pop up Blockers - Disable all pop up blockers on your computer. This is a very common problem.

The second step is to enter the username and password when requested. The website on which your streaming video or streaming audio resides will issue you a username and password for DRM activation. This allows you to download and install the DMCA Digital Rights Management license on your computer enabling you to play your streaming media.

1. Firewall Settings - Turn off your firewall (standard on Windows XP with SP2) or configure it for the website your streaming media resides on.

2. Wrong Or Corrupted Browser - You need to use I.E. and make sure it is not corrupted. You can download the newest version of Internet Explorer for free.

3. Pop up Blockers - Disable all pop up blockers on your computer. This is a very common problem.

The third step is to download the license. You'll then get a message saying that the DRM license was installed and to click on Play. You will not have to download the license again. It will be good for the amount of time or number of plays previously specified by the streaming media file author.

1. Firewall Settings - Turn off your firewall (standard on Windows XP with SP2) or configure it for the website your streaming media resides on. For our demo, configure your firewall for bummerhosting.com.

2. Wrong Or Corrupted Browser - You need to use I.E. and make sure it is not corrupted. You can download the newest version of Internet Explorer for free.

3. Corrupted Windows Media Player - You need to use Windows Media Player and make sure it is not corrupted. You can download the latest of Microsoft's Windows Media Player for free.

4. Active X Controls - Make sure that Active X is activated on your computer. Also make sure that there aren't any running software programs blocking Active X use on your computer.

5. Pop up Blockers - Disable all pop up blockers on your computer. This is a very common problem.