[Bug]: Various problems with PlayReady

[SoNothingMC]

Preflight Checklist

• I agree to follow the Code of Conduct that this project adheres to.
• I have searched the issue tracker for a bug report that matches the one I want to file, without success.
• I have read the troublshooting FAQs and none solved my issue. (* These are outdated and may not necessarily be possible in the current app version. *)

What operating system are you using?

Windows (Only Supported)

Build Details

https://discord.com/channels/843954443845238864/905459703092490340/1087210306331222097
Installer SHA256: 1DD588DD876B2260E1649594B18C0EFFEC829A9DA1EF5F01A6AB5E606F8C4E51

Operating System Version

Windows 10 22H2 (19045.2604)

Describe the Bug

I have been talking about getting random "Playback Error" messages in public and in private* for the past few while, and after many troubleshooting steps, I have finally found the culprit: PlayReady.

Playback Error message

Problems with PlayReady

• Random but frequent "Playback Error" pop-ups as shown above
  • Media keys (especially resume) doesn't work anymore after the error
• Cider Audio Lab (at least Spatialization) stops working

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Settings → Audio
2. Switch "DRM System" from Default/Widevine to PlayReady
3. Restart Cider
4. Play a song (You will hear that Spatialization effects are gone)
5. Try to switch tracks
6. See Playback Error

Anything else?

* Ticket #597: https://discord.com/channels/843954443845238864/1084451147873517608

[coredev-uk]

Ticket was closed so ig resolved