install a bluray writer into HP laptop

i installed a 6x sony optiarc bd-5730s and it doesnt recognize certain blurays? i have powerdvd ultra not sure what im doing wrong?

 

You may not be doing anything wrong. The fact that all blu-rays will not be compatible is clearly labeled on most players. Still, you should specify the type of blu-ray you're having trouble with. And if you would, those that do work.

Incidentally, I was also contemplating adding a writer to my laptop, but at this point may instead go for an external model. In addition, to being a bit more robust, they also offer faster write speeds.

 

Incidentally, Sony has updated their included (VAIO) WinDVD software for exactly the issues the OP mentions.

Has PowerDVD also issued an update?

 

rocky blurays have worked the fugitive worked,,the hangover didnt work and the dark knight didnt work....can someone point me in the direction of vaio windvd?

 

Try here:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=379870


Get the latest update here:
http://esupport.sony.com/CA/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNAW110D&upd_id=5412&os_id=49


Note that this may not run on a non Sony VAIO notebook.

 

awesome will give it a try thnx

 

Could try the trial of AnyDVD HD. It's free for 21 days.

 

Okay, so you're referring to commercial blu-ray discs? Now that's unusual. I haven't had a single issue when playing commercial disc in my unit.

The only glitch I ever got was during a download of Adobe CS4 where the disc would skip and had to be reset a couple of times. However, I suspect that was due to it being the student edition which may be the reason it come with such a discount? A fair exchange considering the price--and as long as it works.

 

nope some discs work some dont i dont care about ripping i just want the drive to recognize them those links all pertain to sony stuff my laptop is HP my burner is sony with latest firmware i also have powerdvd 9

 

Did you try the first link? I though the OP there took out the VAIO requirements out of the installer?

Good luck.

 

yes i tried and no go anyone else with an hp that burns blurays? im guessing i need some sort of patch to recognize these types of discs

 

can anyone point me towards the HP MediaSmart DVD BD...i think this may be the issue

 

Are you using HP version of PowerDVD Ultra? If that is the case, it may be the problem. Try PowerDVD Ultra 30-Day Trial version from http://www.cyberlink.com/downloads/trials/powerdvd/download_en_US.html

If it works, the problem is with your HP Player.

 

i have powerdvd ultra thats better then the trial? other blurays have played on powerdvd 9

 

bmwnick,

Have you searched for firmware for your sony optiarc bd-5730s model?

This sounds like the firmware may be limiting your BD choices.

 

yup no new firmware out

 

I may be tempted at this point to do a clean install - but that's just me.

Know that even with a clean install, if it really is software (or firmware, for that matter) that is causing this issue, then a clean install was just a nice way to waste some time.

But, like I said, that is still what I would do - just to eliminate any unknown variables.

Good luck.

 

i can do a fresh install but just did a clean install 2 weeks ago is anyone here running an HP that works with all blurays? if yes what are u using?

 

So far, Mediasmart has played every disc I've thrown at it. For the moment, I see no reason to deviate from that.

 

ok fresh install still no go since this is an added bluray writer i dont have mediasmart if u can help me get it that would be great

 

It came with my upgrade kit from HP. There is a second disc that loads everything from HP.

On the other hand, you could always try using Window Media Center instead? The only reason I don't have it configured as my default player is that it really needs to have a TV tuner installed to get the best from that configuration. At the moment, I'm still looking for a dual tuner which I haven't been able to find yet.