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Q: Message: unable to make changes to a protected file

I am trying to convert an itunes file to an MP3 format. I followed the instructions given by Apple and get the message that it can not make changes to a protected file. How do I get around that?

Debbie

Posted on Jul 21, 2016 7:16 AM

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  • by Limnos,

    Limnos Limnos Jul 21, 2016 7:33 AM in response to schemdog
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    Jul 21, 2016 7:33 AM in response to schemdog

    Is this an Apple Music file (no workaround at all), or a protected purchase file (burn it to a CD, then rip it)?  If you think the file should not be protected but it is then it may be corrupt.  We don't have information about the file and I don't want to have to type in every answer for every possible file.