NS_E_WMP_DRM_LICENSE_NOSAP Fix (0XC00D1208)

Quick answer: Run regsvr32 jscript.dll and regsvr32 vbscript.dll from an admin command prompt, then restart Windows Media Player and try playing the file again.

Why this error happens

Error code 0XC00D1208 shows up when Windows Media Player (WMP) tries to play a file that's protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management), but the license is missing or corrupted. This was common with purchased music from old stores like MSN Music, Walmart Music, or even some ripped CDs that had copy protection. The file's license—stored separately in Windows Media Player's license store—got deleted, expired, or the file was moved to a new PC without transferring the license.

This isn't a file corruption issue. The file itself is fine. WMP just can't talk to the DRM server to verify you're allowed to play it. Most of those servers shut down years ago, so you can't get a new license. The fixes below either renew the existing license or strip the DRM so you can play the file normally.

Fix steps

1. Restart Windows Media Player and check the file.
   Close WMP completely. Open it again, then drag the file into the library and try playing it. Sometimes a simple restart fixes the DRM handshake.
   Expected: If the error still shows, move to step 2.
2. Run the DRM license repair tool.
   Open Command Prompt as administrator. Press the Windows key, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and pick 'Run as administrator'. In the black window, type each of these commands one at a time, pressing Enter after each:
   

   regsvr32 jscript.dll
   regsvr32 vbscript.dll

   You should see a popup saying 'DllRegisterServer succeeded' for each. Then restart your PC.
   Expected: After rebooting, open WMP and try playing the file. If the error persists, continue to step 3.
3. Delete and recreate the DRM license folder.
   WMP stores licenses in a hidden folder. Close WMP first. Open File Explorer, click the View tab, and check 'Hidden items'. Then go to:
   C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Media Player
   In that folder, delete the DRM folder (not the whole Media Player folder). Don't worry—WMP will recreate it next time it starts.
   Expected: Open WMP again. It'll rebuild the license store, and the file might play. If the error still shows, the license is truly dead—move to the alternative fixes below.

Alternative fixes if the main steps fail

If the DRM server is gone (most are), you have two real options:

• Use a DRM removal tool.
  There are free tools like DRM Removal or SoundTaxi that can strip the protection from WMA/WMV files. Be careful—some tools install junkware. Download only from reputable sites like MajorGeeks or the developer's official page. After stripping, the file becomes an unprotected MP3 or MP4 that plays in any player.
• Record the audio while playing.
  If you still have a licensed PC (like an old XP machine), play the file there and record it with Audacity (free). Save as MP3. This keeps the content but loses the DRM. It's legal if you own the original file.

Prevention tip

The only real way to avoid this is to never rely on DRM-protected formats. Convert any WMA or WMV files you still own to MP3 or MP4 using a free converter like VLC Media Player (it can convert without DRM if you disable the DRM checkbox in settings). Back up your licenses when you first get them—go to Tools > Options > Privacy > 'Manage Licenses' in WMP and export to a safe spot. But honestly, most old DRM files are a lost cause. Convert them now before the servers go dark for good.