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    Question about Blu-Ray after reformat of Studio 1737

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cktb2793, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. cktb2793

    cktb2793 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Studio 1737 with 64bit Vista that I just reformatted. The only problem I'm having is that when I put in a blu-ray now........ instead of playing it, the only option i'm given is to "open a folder to view files"

    Obviously I'm missing what=ever player plays the blu-rays but there's nothing for it on the discs that came from Dell.........does anybody know what I need to install?
     
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    cktb2793 Notebook Consultant

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    I just figured out it's the "Dell Media Direct" program I need to install. I didn't notice that disc in the box.

    Is there something "better" than Dell Media Direct I can use instead to play blu-rays on my 1737 or should i just install that?
     
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    somms Notebook Evangelist

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    In order to play newer movies, ended up installing latest WinDVD version on my Studio.

    Tried PowerDVD but still couldn't play IronMan, The Happening, ect...
    Been able to watch all these titles and newer via HDMI onto my plasma since switching to WinDVD. :D
     
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    cktb2793 Notebook Consultant

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    cool.........thanks :D
     
    cktb2793, Dec 7, 2008
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