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Overview

A free, easy-to-use application, OverDrive Media Console allows you to download and enjoy OverDrive audiobooks, music, and video on most Windows computers. Use OverDrive Media Console to navigate, play, and bookmark OverDrive media titles, and to manage and customize your media library. OverDrive Media Console grants you the added functionality to transfer media to supported portable devices and to burn CDs of audiobooks and music (when allowed by the publisher).

- Click to download OverDrive Media Console version 3.0. If you have OverDrive Media Console 2.1 or 2.0 installed, you do not need to uninstall it before upgrading to v. 3.0. All items in your 'Media Library' will be maintained during this process.

System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console™ (8 items)

• Operating system:
  Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate Edition), Windows XP (Home, Professional, Tablet PC, or Media Center Edition), Windows Millennium Edition (ME), Windows 2000 (Professional or Server), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
• Processor:
  A 233 megahertz (MHz) processor, such as an Intel Pentium II or Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processor.
• RAM:
  64 megabytes (MB).
• Free hard disk space:
  100 MB.
• Sound card:
  16-bit sound card.
• Video adapter and monitor:
  Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution.
• Browser:
  Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 (or newer).
• Windows Media Player 9 Series (or newer).

Note: If you intend to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to an Apple device you will need: (4 items)

• Software:
  iTunes version 7.6.2.9 (or newer)
  QuickTime version 7.4.5 (or newer)
• Operating system:
  Microsoft Windows Vista (Home, Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate Edition)
  Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, Tablet PC, or Media Center Edition)

Download and Installation Instructions for OverDrive Media Console (9 steps)

1. Click the 'Click to download OverDrive Media Console Version 3.0' link to start the download process.
   A 'File Download' box is displayed.
2. Select option 'Save' or 'Save this program to disk'. Browse to (and make note of) a location to save the file, and click the 'OK' button to download the OverDrive Media Console install file (ODMediaConsoleSetup.exe) to your machine.
   The file is saved to the location you noted.
3. If you are using IE 5.0 or higher, a dialog box may be displayed when the download is complete. Click the 'Open' button to begin the installation. Otherwise, locate the '.exe' file (ODMediaConsoleSetup.exe), and double-click it to begin installation.
   The 'OverDrive Media Console Setup Wizard' is displayed.
4. Click the 'Next >' button to begin the installation process.
   The 'Software License Agreement' screen is displayed.
5. Review the 'Software License Agreement', and select the 'I Agree' option (if you agree). Then, click the 'Next >' button.
   The 'Select Installation Folder' screen is displayed.
6. At the 'Select Installation Folder' screen, either browse to the location to which you would like to save the program, or leave the default location. Also, indicate whether you want the program to be accessible to 'Everyone' or 'Just me', then click the 'Next >' button.
   The 'Confirm Installation' screen is displayed.
7. Click the 'Next >' button to start installation.
   When the installation is complete, the 'Installation Complete' window will be displayed.
8. Click the 'Close' button to exit the wizard.
9. Once the installation is complete, you may delete the install file (ODMediaConsoleSetup.exe).

Download Windows Media Player (1 link)

To visit the Windows Media Player download page, click here.

Download iTunes (1 link)

To visit the iTunes download page, click here.

Windows Media Player Security Upgrade Instructions

If you plan to use audiobooks and/or music in WMA format and/or video in WMV format, you will need to perform the Windows Media Security Upgrade before Microsoft Windows Media Player will allow any DRM-protected files to be played. A security measure, the security update identifies the copy of Windows Media Player with the computer on which the Player is being used. Publishers often require this sort of security in order to discourage the unlawful redistribution of digital content. You should only need to complete this upgrade one time.

The first time that you open OverDrive Media Console after installation, OverDrive Media Console checks to see if you need to complete the security upgrade. If a security upgrade is needed, a message is displayed notifying you that in order to play protected content, you must first upgrade the security of your Windows Media Player. Follow the instructions provided in the message to complete the security update.

Alternatively, you may complete the security upgrade at any time. Complete the security upgrade as follows (6 steps):

1. While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
2. Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
   A dialog box is displayed, notifying you that your Windows Media Player requires a security upgrade to play protected content.
3. Click 'OK' in the dialog box.
   Windows Media Player opens and, the 'Security Upgrade Required' dialog box is displayed.
4. Click 'OK' in the 'Security Upgrade Required' dialog box to perform the upgrade.
   The 'License Acquisition' dialog box is displayed, indicating that you have installed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
5. Click the 'Play' button in the 'License Acquisition' dialog box to complete the upgrade.
   Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that you have completed the upgrade.
6. Click the 'Cancel' button to close the 'License Acquisition' dialog box. If desired, you can also close Windows Media Player at this time.
   You have successfully completed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.

If at a later time you need to upgrade the security of your Windows Media Player, do so as follows (4 steps):

1. While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
2. Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
   A dialog box is displayed, notifying you of your current Windows Media Player security version and offering the option to re-upgrade.
3. To re-upgrade, click 'OK' in the dialog box.
   Windows Media Player opens and, the 'Security Upgrade Required' dialog box is displayed.
4. Click 'Play' in the 'License Acquisition' dialog box to perform the upgrade.
   The 'License Acquisition' dialog box closes, and Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that you have completed the upgrade. If desired, you can close Windows Media Player at this time. You have successfully completed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.

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