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    Blu Ray player issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Noobrunner, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. Noobrunner

    Noobrunner Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    My AW wont play blu rays. It does have the following: Optical Drive : Slot Load Blu-Ray ROM Combo (Blu-ray read only, DVD, CD read and
    write) Drive.

    When I tried to play it, it didnt automatically run, and media player couldnt read the disc or play?

    I have had a factory reset since owning my AW. That was a few months ago. Is it possible that I havent installed the correct driver? Game disks run fine.

    Any help would be great.

    Cheers :)
     
    Noobrunner, Aug 26, 2011
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  2. jarvmeister

    jarvmeister Notebook Consultant

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    Media player won't play Blu Rays.

    You'll need PowerDvD or something else capable.
     
    jarvmeister, Aug 26, 2011
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  3. Jdpurvis

    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    Nero's player can do it. PowerDVD is fine. You might also look at Splash Pro

    Splash PRO - The Next Generation Player There is a free version to try. I like it for AVCHD files as well.

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Aug 26, 2011
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    pepemosca Notebook Evangelist

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    pepemosca, Aug 26, 2011
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  5. lordvice

    lordvice Notebook Consultant

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    if you bought your alienware with the blu-ray drive, powerDVD should have came with the computer (it may not have been pre-installed, I can't remember if mine was). powerDVD is the most common player ATM. I did not know that vlc can now play blu-rays. this is great news!
     
    lordvice, Aug 27, 2011
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  6. Noobrunner

    Noobrunner Notebook Enthusiast

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    cheers guys. i got power dvd as it was highly recommended :D
     
    Noobrunner, Aug 30, 2011
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  7. pepemosca

    pepemosca Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, it's a very good software, but it's not free as VLC.
     
    pepemosca, Aug 30, 2011
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  8. lordvice

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    true, but VLC 1.2 isn't out yet, and VLC doesn't integrate into windows media center (if you use it).
     
    lordvice, Sep 1, 2011
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  9. pepemosca

    pepemosca Notebook Evangelist

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    Great point :p
     
    pepemosca, Sep 1, 2011
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