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    Blu-ray Player Software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by becu55, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. becu55

    becu55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got a new blu-ray drive that came with CyberLink PowerDVD 7. Unfortunately, every time I try to play Batman Begins, the screen stays black after the initial two WB and Rating screens, and after the little spinning disc pops up. I know others have reported this problem before, has any solution been found?

    If none has, is there any type of free Blu-ray player software that is available that works well? I really don't feel like paying $100 PowerDVD 8 Ultra, which I believe is the only PowerDVD 8 that allows me to play blu-ray.

    Thanks!
     
    becu55, Aug 19, 2008
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    mtougas Notebook Enthusiast

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    if you have Nero 8 you can buy the plug in for 32$ on the nero website
     
    mtougas, Aug 19, 2008
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    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are having problems viewing it on an external display, set your computer to display on only the external one and then restart your computer. Blu-ray has copy protection that will only allow you to display on one monitor at a time.
     
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    becu55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea I have done that and know about HDCP, but this is a common problem with PowerDVD 7.

    I am using the trial of Power DVD 8 Ultra and have no problem with it, except for the fact that it is $100. However, I have just connected my external 5.1 sound card (by GWC), and now the screen keeps flashing when trying to play the disc. It doesn't do this without the sound card. Any ideas?
     
    becu55, Aug 19, 2008
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    becu55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone have any ideas?
     
    becu55, Aug 20, 2008
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    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    They're giving away a drive with PowerDVD? :confused:
     
    Silas Awaketh, Aug 20, 2008
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    becu55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    no the other way around
     
    becu55, Aug 20, 2008
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