OverDrive, Inc.

Text-only Download Page Outline (9 parts)

Media Console Navigation Links List (5 categories of links)


Return to top.

OverDrive.com Navigation Links List (7 links)


Return to top.

Text-only Download Page

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. With built-in Burn and Transfer Wizards, 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). To learn more about the features of OverDrive Media Console, click here.

Return to top.

System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console™ Version 3.1 (8 items)

Return to top.

Download and Installation Instructions for OverDrive Media Console™ Version 3.1 (9 steps)

  1. At the OverDrive Media Console download page, click the 'Download OverDrive Media Console Version 3.1' 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 will be 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 is displayed.

  8. Click the 'Close' button to exit the wizard.

  9. Once the installation is complete, you can delete the install file (ODMediaConsoleSetup.exe).

Return to top.

Download Windows® Media Player® (1 link)

To go to the Windows Media Player download page, click here.

Return to top.

Download iTunes version 7.6.2.9 (or newer) and QuickTime version 7.4.5 (or newer) (1 link)

iTunes is only required if you plan to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to your Apple device.

To go to the iTunes download page, click here. You can download QuickTime as part of the iTunes download.

Return to top.

Download the Zune application version 3.0 (or newer) (1 link)

The Zune application version 3.0 (or newer) is only required if you plan to transfer OverDrive Audiobooks to your Zune device using the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard.

To go to the Zune application download page, click here.

Return to top.

Completing the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade (introduction, then 6 steps or 4 steps)

The Windows Media Security Upgrade is a process that must be performed 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.

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 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.

Return to top.

Questions and requests

We appreciate your interest in OverDrive Media Console. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us--we welcome your feedback. To share your input with us via email at OMCfeedback@overdrive.com, click here.


Return to top.


OverDrive is a registered trademark of OverDrive, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.