Fix NS_S_DRM_BURNABLE_TRACK_WITH_PLAYLIST_RESTRICTION (0X000D276F)

Quick Answer

Reburn the tracks as individual files without including a playlist. If that fails, use Windows Media Player's built-in Sync to a CD-RW instead of a burn. The culprit is almost always a DRM-protected track that allows burning but restricts how many times you can burn it as part of a playlist.

What's Happening Here

You're trying to burn a CD in Windows Media Player 11 or 12 (Windows 7 through 11), and right when it’s about to finish, you get the 0X000D276F error. The track itself is burnable — that's what the NS_S_DRM_BURNABLE_TRACK_WITH_PLAYLIST_RESTRICTION code tells you. But the DRM license says “you can burn this track only X times total, and every time you burn it as part of a playlist, it counts as a full burn against your limit.” Once you hit that limit, the burn fails. This usually happens with music purchased from old MSN Music, Zune Marketplace, or early Xbox Music tracks before they dropped DRM. You’ll see it most often when burning a mixed playlist that includes just one or two protected tracks.

Fix Steps

Step 1: Check Your Burn Count

1. Open Windows Media Player.
2. Find the track that throws the error. Look for the DRM icon (a little key or lock in the Library).
3. Right-click that track, choose Properties, then the Media Usage Rights tab.
4. Look for Burn count or Remaining burns. If it's zero, you're out of luck — skip to the alternative fixes.

If it's not zero but the error still pops up, the DRM server might be misreporting. Don't bother trying to contact Microsoft support for old Zune licenses — they shut that down years ago.

Step 2: Rebuild the Burn Without a Playlist

1. Clear your current burn list.
2. Instead of dragging the playlist, drag the individual tracks from your library to the burn list.
3. Start the burn. This bypasses the playlist restriction because you're not burning a playlist — you're burning an audio CD from loose files. The DRM still limits total burns, but it won't throw the 0X000D276F error for playlists.

Step 3: Use Sync to a CD-RW Instead

1. Insert a CD-RW (rewritable) disc.
2. In Windows Media Player, switch to the Sync tab.
3. Drag the tracks to the sync list. This creates a data CD that many car stereos and CD players can still read.
4. Sync doesn't trigger the playlist burn restriction at all — it treats the disc as a portable device.

Alternative Fixes

Remove DRM Entirely (If You Own the Track)

If you bought the track legally and just want to burn it without restrictions, strip the DRM. The honest approach: burn the track to a CD-R using the steps above, then rip it back to your PC as an MP3. That gives you a DRM-free copy. Yes, it's a workaround. No, I don't feel bad about suggesting it for content you own.

Third-Party Burning Tools

Windows Media Player isn't the only game in town. Try CDBurnerXP or ImgBurn — both free, both handle audio CD burning. They won't respect Microsoft's DRM playlist limit at all because they don't even look at the DRM metadata. Just drag the WMA or MP3 files to the burn window, and you're done.

Prevention Tips

• Never burn an important playlist in WMP without checking each track's burn count first.
• Convert any DRM-protected WMA to MP3 after your first burn. Use the burn-and-rip trick above, or a dedicated converter like SoundTaxi if you're willing to pay.
• If you're on Windows 10 or 11, consider switching to VLC Media Player or foobar2000 for burning — they ignore DRM restrictions entirely and don't count burns.

Bottom line: the 0X000D276F error is Microsoft's way of saying you've almost exhausted your burn rights for a playlist. Don't waste time reinstalling WMP or rebooting — it won't help. Strip the playlist from the burn, or use a different tool.