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    HD DVD playback help needed

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Sentient_6, Feb 1, 2008.

  1. Sentient_6

    Sentient_6 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a HD DVD player in my laptop but I'm having issues with the playback. I'm using Cyberlock PowerDVD Ultra and according to the scan everything on my computer is fine save for the video drivers. Apparently it doesn't have HDCP support, which is what is needed. Any suggestions?
     
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    you might want to try official ones from Nvidia or the manufacure
     
    hehe299792458, Feb 1, 2008
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    That's what I had assumed, I just didn't want to sacrifice gaming performance since the laptop2video drivers are usually pretty good. Oh well, I'll give it a shot.

    Edit: I just checked the nvidia site and they claim they don't have any drivers for the 8700M GT.
     
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You have to use the manufacturer (aka Toshiba) drivers. They are the only ones for your laptop that will be WHQL certified. That's why HDCP isn't working.

    Official ones from nVidia will not work since those are for desktops. They say laptop support is up to individual companies, and give them reference drivers and source code.

    FYI: Modifying the INF files breaks WHQL, which is why you are having issues. Assuming that you are using drivers from somewhere like LaptopVideo2Go.
     
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    There's always the option of finding a laptopvideo2go driver that has the WHQL intact, as there are a few floating around that do. I'll go check to see if any of them are compatible.
     
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    Intact LV2G drivers? I doubt it for the mobile world. Cracking up the INF will crack WHQL. There are ways to sign the drivers, but without that WHQL-certification I don't think HD-DVD will work.
     
    Greg, Feb 2, 2008
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    The 169.32 drivers are WHQL. Seem to be very good.
     
    lozanogo, Feb 2, 2008
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