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To download the OverDrive Media Console and Windows Media Player
Download and Installation Instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows PCs/Tablet PCs/Laptops
- To go the OverDrive Media Console download page, click here.
- At the OverDrive Media Console download page, click the 'OverDrive Media Console' link to start the download process.
A 'File Download' box is displayed.
- Select option 'Save' or 'Save this program to disk'. Browse to (and make note of) a location to save the file, and click the 'OK' button to download the OverDrive Media Console install file (ODMediaConsoleSetup.exe) to your machine.
Please be patient, as this may take a few minutes to download and save.
- If you are using IE 5.0 or higher, a dialog box may be displayed when the download is complete. Click the 'Open' button to begin the installation. Otherwise, locate the '.exe' file (ODMediaConsoleSetup.exe), and double-click it to begin installation. Note that upgrading or uninstalling OverDrive Media Console will not affect any content that you have previously downloaded; all items in your 'Media Library' will be maintained through either process.
The 'OverDrive Media Console Setup Wizard' is displayed.
- Click the 'Next >' button to begin the installation process.
The 'Software License Agreement' screen is displayed.
- Review the 'Software License Agreement', and select the 'I Agree' option (if you agree). Then, click the 'Next >' button.
The 'Select Installation Folder' screen is displayed.
- At the 'Select Installation Folder' screen, either browse to the location to which you would like to save the program, or leave the default location. Also, indicate whether you would like the program to be accessible to 'Everyone' or 'Just me', then click the 'Next >' button.
The 'Confirm Installation' screen is displayed.
- Click the 'Next >' button to start installation.
When the installation is complete, the 'Installation Complete' window is displayed.
- Click the 'Close' button to exit the wizard.
- Once the installation is complete, you may delete the install file (ODMediaConsoleSetup.exe).
Note that upgrading or uninstalling OverDrive Media Console will not affect any content that you have already previously downloaded; all items in your 'Media Library' will be maintained through either process.
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Download Windows Media Player®
To download Windows Media Player, click here, or visit www.microsoft.com.
Instructions for performing the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade
The Windows Media Security Upgrade is a process that must be performed before Microsoft Windows Media Player will allow any DRM-protected files to be played. A security measure, the security update identifies the copy of Windows Media Player with the computer on which the Player is being used. Publishers often require this sort of security in order to discourage the unlawful redistribution of digital content.
If you have not previously performed the security upgrade, the first time that you open OverDrive Media Console, OverDrive Media Console checks to see if you need to complete the security upgrade. If a security upgrade is needed, a message is displayed notifying you that in order to play DRM-protected content, you must first upgrade the security of your Windows Media Player. Follow the instructions provided in the message to complete the security update.
Alternatively, you may complete the security upgrade at any time. Complete the security upgrade as follows…
If you have Windows Media Player 9 or 10…
- While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
- Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
A dialog box is displayed, notifying you that your Windows Media Player requires a security upgrade to play DRM-protected content.
- Click 'OK' in the dialog box.
Windows Media Player opens and the 'Security Upgrade Required' dialog box is displayed.
- Click 'OK' in the 'Security Upgrade Required' dialog box to perform the upgrade.
The 'License Acquisition' dialog box is displayed, indicating that you have installed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
- Click the 'Play' button in the 'License Acquisition' dialog box to complete the upgrade.
Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that you have completed the upgrade.
- Click the 'Cancel' button to close the 'License Acquisition' dialog box. If desired, you can also close Windows Media Player at this time.
You have successfully completed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
If you have Windows Media Player 11…
- While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
- Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
A dialog box is displayed, notifying you that your Windows Media Player requires a security upgrade to play DRM-protected content.
- Click 'OK' in the dialog box.
Windows Media Player opens and the 'Windows Media Player' dialog box is displayed.
- Click 'Upgrade' to download and install the required security component.
Windows Media Player indicates that it is 'Connecting to server…'. Once connected, the security component is downloaded and installed. Windows Media Player indicates that the security component was upgraded successfully.
- Click the 'Close' button in the 'Windows Media Player' dialog box.
The 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box is displayed.
- Click the 'Play' button in the 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box to complete the upgrade.
Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that you have completed the upgrade.
- Click the 'Cancel' button to close the 'License Acquisition' dialog box. If desired, you can also close Windows Media Player at this time.
You have successfully completed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
If at a later time you need to upgrade the security of your Windows Media Player, do so as follows…
If you have Windows Media Player 9 or 10…
- While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
- Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
A dialog box is displayed, notifying you of your current Windows Media Player security version and offering the option to re-upgrade.
- To re-upgrade, click 'OK' in the dialog box.
Windows Media Player opens, and the 'License Acquisition' dialog box is displayed.
- Click 'Play' in the 'License Acquisition' dialog box dialog box to perform the upgrade.
The 'License Acquisition' dialog box closes, and Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that you have completed the upgrade. If desired, you can close Windows Media Player at this time.
You have successfully completed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
If you have Windows Media Player 11…
- While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
- Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
A dialog box is displayed, notifying you of your current Windows Media Player security version and offering the option to re-upgrade.
- To re-upgrade, click 'OK' in the dialog box.
Windows Media Player opens, and the 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box is displayed.
Click 'Play' in the 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box dialog box to perform the upgrade.
The 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box closes, and Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that you have completed the upgrade. If desired, you can close Windows Media Player at this time.
You have successfully completed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
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