Overview
The Windows Rights Management Add-on for Internet Explorer provides a way for users of supported Windows operating systems to view, but not alter, files with restricted permission. These restrictions enable authors to prevent sensitive documents, Web-based information, and e-mail messages from being forwarded, edited, or copied by unauthorized individuals. These restrictions provide protection, not only while the information is in transit, but also after the recipient of the information has received it.

Quick Info
File Name: RMUSetup.exe
Download Size: 4398 KB
Date Published: 3/2/2004
Version: 1.0

Note: In order for you to successfully run the Rights Management Add-on for Internet Explorer (RMA) please first install the Windows Rights Management client (RM). Installing the RM client places software on your computer that allows it to respond to requests for licenses and keys. The RMA will not correctly run without installing the RM client before the RMA.

Download: Rights Management Add-on for Internet Explorer
Download: Windows Rights Mangement Client 1.0 Download
View: Rights Managment Add-on for Internet Explorer Homepage

Development on NetXP 3.0 began in February, and NetXP 3.0 is slated to enter beta later this month, most likely by March 20. Alpha builds are already being internally tested. If you wish to sign up to become a beta tester for this project, please complete an application form at http://www.dacris.com/betasignup.aspx. No applications will be accepted after March 31. The final release is scheduled for sometime in April.

There are many changes in NetXP 3.0, compared to previous versions. Here are some of the most notable changes in this version of NetXP:
  • New command bar dock control with full MDI support and Office 2003 behavior.
  • New command bar manager component that can save and load layouts using XML or binary format, or the system registry.
  • New status bar control with consistent Office 2003 style and progress bar panel.
  • New list bar control (a.k.a. Outlook bar) with Office 2003 / Office XP / Windows renderers.
  • New Outlook style "desktop alert" form.
  • New drop-down tree view control.
  • New reusable, inheritable popup form, providing functionality of a popup window.
  • Improved popup menu control: greatly enhanced speed.
  • Improved status bar extender for showing status bar messages from command bar items.
  • Enhanced command bar layout: supports wrapping.
  • Redesigned renderer framework.
  • Added tabbed groups support for docking (for tabbed MDI).
  • Command bar supports embedded controls, including special flat combo box.
  • Ability to change colors: setting color table for Office style renderers.
  • Custom color tables now supported by Task Pane.
  • Configurable padding for command bar items and command bar controls.
  • Auto-hidden dock windows can now be resized when they pop up.


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(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by SniperX on 03 Mar 2004 - 09:46
Why would anyone willingly install something that can only serve to reduce their viewing freedom? <Scratches head>

Now, if it wrote protected documents, great, but from reading that it just enables me to not edit something. And I want this restriction because....?
Quote this comment #1.1 Posted by Jugalator on 03 Mar 2004 - 10:38
It's currently pretty much an add-on to make IE compatible with rights managed documents created in Office 2003. However, that list of software producing rights managed documents might expand in the future.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/addon/faq.asp
Quote this comment #1.2 Posted by figgy on 03 Mar 2004 - 15:58
You would want to when your bank statements or you medical records online start using DRM.
This doesn't reduce your viewing abilities.
It just allows you to view or use content which is important to you.
(7 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by longwilli on 03 Mar 2004 - 10:28
answer... use another browser
Quote this comment #2.1 Posted by Jugalator on 03 Mar 2004 - 10:37
What's the question?

This update is to let users of Internet Explorer to view Rights Management documents created in Office 2003 (and possibly other software in the future).

If you'd do as you suggest -- picking another browser -- you wouldn't be able to see rights managed documents at all. I can't see any positive implications by that.
Quote this comment #2.2 Posted by SniperX on 03 Mar 2004 - 11:15
I'm curious. I already use two other browsers, which others would you suggest will answer this "question" then?

Christ, I detest browser die-hards. They jump on every oppurtunity available, even if it's totally unrelated.
Quote this comment #2.3 Posted by longwilli on 03 Mar 2004 - 11:30
i hate drm with a passion, i dont think i should have to install a patch which effectivly restricts my experience.

firefox is a good browser or you may like opera both more secure and faster

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Christ, I detest browser die-hards. They jump on every oppurtunity available, even if it's totally unrelated.


Was this comment directed at me??? because a use of another browser is related, IE would like to control and restrict your browsing expirence. where as others offer an open policy
Quote this comment #2.4 Posted by bluebsh on 03 Mar 2004 - 12:22
and how is using another browser the answer? that won't mysteriously allow you to view protected documents. You'd still need a DRM plug-in to read the documents.
Quote this comment #2.5 Posted by longwilli on 03 Mar 2004 - 13:57
???? thats the whole point, i dont what DRM as SniperX says below if the documents are that important PDF files are the way to go not DRM.
Quote this comment #2.6 Posted by bluebsh on 03 Mar 2004 - 14:08
DRM files can control who can copy paste print, print screen a document on the screen, and who you can send it to... PDF's can't do that to that extent as of now, and DRM files can be in any format you want them to be in.
Quote this comment #2.7 Posted by longwilli on 03 Mar 2004 - 14:15
the only thing adobe can't do is
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print screen a document
i just dont see a need for DRM and as for any file format whats the point? .pdf is just fine and it is more catered to the job
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by Fragaday on 03 Mar 2004 - 12:05
I dont see any problem with ordinary DRMed documents. If an author doesnt want something edited or redistributed, whats wrong with that?

However, I do have a problem if DRM is used to screw the common man out of exhorbitant amounts of cash (very high pay per view/listen charges etc), compared to the amount paid when doing things the "old" way.

Or (speculating as to how it could be abused now) if a program gets restricted so anything saved can only be viewed x amount of times, and if you want x increased you need to buy a "pro" version of the software... that would not be good either.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by Huezo on 03 Mar 2004 - 12:24
It seems like monopolistic activity to me. Microsoft includes DRM in Office 2003, but what if I want to view a document created with Office 2003 which is DRM Protected with better alternatives? Such as OpenOffice and StarOffice, or in this case, Firefox? Will I be forced to use Windows and Office 2003 or Internet Explorer to open that document?
I am totally against DRM, not only in Documents but also in Music, Movies and pretty much anything.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by warr on 03 Mar 2004 - 12:44
the icon on the right side of the news is "security focus". is this really security related news?
Quote this comment #5.1 Posted by bluebsh on 03 Mar 2004 - 14:09
DRM is security so yes
(4 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by ms998 on 03 Mar 2004 - 13:12
Yes. It is. As I understand it you can restrict the document

Scanerio : Your preparing a senstive document that you need to be able share with other easily but have restrictive access on. Eg not be allowed to view outside certain times or to just restict the document to other senior people. Those people who might need to know background info on the document might be able to read it but not view it. DRM sorts this problem as Senior people can be given access to edit, certain people to view and other people are out of luck.

So it is a question of security.

I assume this plugin will appeal to those on intranets
Quote this comment #6.1 Posted by SniperX on 03 Mar 2004 - 13:23
And of course, the common man, who this technology will affect greatly, is forver sending out documents which he needs to protect to the fullest and apportion rights to certain people for, but not others.

Christ, if it's that sensitive, PDF it and lock it in an instant. It's just another toy for Microsoft to gain a little more control over information, and for people who are so full of self-importance that they think their document needs to be hidden away. Governement use - fine. But let's not kid anyone here, it's a serious setback for common users whichever way you turn it.
Quote this comment #6.2 Posted by ms998 on 03 Mar 2004 - 13:37
Sorry I don't see where it says you HAVE to download this plugin.

It has its benefits for corporate users in a network enviroment.

The "Common man" couldn't give a **** about document security. If they do then use the password protection that office provides (bearing in mind that Microsoft don't call this a security feature).

PDF is either locked or unlocked. This appears to give a bit more flexibility
Quote this comment #6.3 Posted by SniperX on 03 Mar 2004 - 13:59
You don't? So how else do you suggest that anyone opens a DRM protected document which some knob-rot has decided is so important he simply must play with it?
Quote this comment #6.4 Posted by Andareed on 04 Mar 2004 - 01:12
In all likelyhood, it will be easily hacked. This will simply give people a FALSE sense of security. Imo, it is worse to think you are secure than know you are not.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by Jazpah on 03 Mar 2004 - 16:31
you don't so how else do you suggest
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #8 Posted by macster on 03 Mar 2004 - 17:38
And let me guess
This "feature" is not available for other OS or browsers so i am forced to use IE to open some DRM protected word document?
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