WM/ProtectionType Attribute

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The WM/ProtectionType attribute is the type of protection used on the content.

Applies To

Remarks

This attribute is stored in both the library and the digital media file.

ProtectionType is an alias for this attribute.

The Windows Media Format SDK constant for this attribute is g_wszWMProtectionType.

To determine whether you can change the value of this attribute, use the Media.isReadOnlyItem method.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Version
Windows Media Player 9 Series or later

See also

Attribute Reference