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What is an M4P file? Protected .AAC audio file downloaded from the iTunes Music Store; incorporates Apple Computer's "Fairplay" DRM copy protection, which limits the number of computers the file can be played on.

More Information In order to play a protected M4P file, you must authorize your computer using Apple iTunes. This is done by entering a username and password for the account that downloaded the file. Up to five computers can be authorized with the same account.

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What is an M4P file?

Protected .AAC audio file downloaded from the iTunes Music Store; incorporates Apple Computer's "Fairplay" DRM copy protection, which limits the number of computers the file can be played on.

More Information

In order to play a protected M4P file, you must authorize your computer using Apple iTunes. This is done by entering a username and password for the account that downloaded the file. Up to five computers can be authorized with the same account.

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Updated: August 31, 2015

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What is an M4P file?
Protected .AAC audio file downloaded from the iTunes Music Store; incorporates Apple Computer's "Fairplay" DRM copy protection, which limits the number of computers the file can be played on.