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    WHOA... anyone else have this!? blu-ray

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jl1989, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    so i had problems displaying my m15x on hdtv before..

    i went out and got a blueray disc.. and in powerdvd bd, when i try to play it.. it says something about this disc contains secure content, your graphics card may not support etc etc etc blah blah blah.....

    def authentication issue?

    EDIT: ATTACHED DIAG
     
    jl1989, Apr 27, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you used non-WHQL drivers (aka drivers not from your vendor) I do believe that causes issues.
     
    Greg, Apr 27, 2008
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    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    its drivers from my vendor... i even reinstalled driver with aw tech on phone, reformatted, and reinstaled etc etc etc.
     
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    that also reminds me, them asking me to reformat my comp gave me so many more problems... can't wait till my roswell agent calls me tomorrow...

    i should get a good nights sleep so ihave energy to list all the problems tomorow. hehe.
     
    jl1989, Apr 27, 2008
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    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    That's just an indication tool.With your config,I see no reason why it shouldn't run.
     
    The_Observer, Apr 27, 2008
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    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    well the thing is... it doesn't run... and not just that i can't play blu-rays... i've been having problems getting a picture on HDTVs with HDCP also... weird?... even with Just windows and the nvidia drivers installed... nothing else, it doens't work.
     
    jl1989, Apr 27, 2008
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    blue ray and hdtv hates you.
     
    Heliosvector, Apr 28, 2008
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    Chaz had to get an update from Cyberlink if I remember correctly, check for an update there.

    Wow, I've never seen the big red 'good faith' disclaimer before in the Advisor..lol
     
    KShub, Apr 28, 2008
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