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+# widevineproxy
+
+## How to build
+
+```shell
+# from MSYS2 bash on Windows
+cmake .
+cmake --build .
+```
+
+## How to use
+
+```shell
+cp msys-widevineproxy.dll "/c/Program Files (x86)/Microsoft/Edge/Application/102.0.1245.44/WidevineCdm/_platform_specific/win_x64/widevinecdm.dll"
+cp msys-widevineproxy.dll "/c/Program Files (x86)/Microsoft/EdgeCore/102.0.1245.44/WidevineCdm/_platform_specific/win_x64/widevinecdm.dll"
+# open Edge browser and test at https://bitmovin.com/demos/drm
+```