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    Media Player Classic query

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nifkin, Nov 5, 2009.

  1. Nifkin

    Nifkin Notebook Consultant

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    Ummmm... how do I play a Blu Ray in MPC? When I put the BD into my machine, I open MPC, and whether I go to open file or DVD, it asks me to specify a path, i.e. click through folders on the disc, of which there are many. Doesn't MPC recognise Blu Ray and simply provide you with a "Play" option????
     
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  2. Imperfect1

    Imperfect1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Many media players do not recognize BluRay. When I got my HP Pavillion dv5t laptop I was told that with HP laptops, only HP's Quick Play will play BluRay disks out of the box – otherwise, you need software like Cyberlink Power DVD Ultra - (which is supposedly very good and top rated).

    Specifically in regard to MPC, apparently it can play BluRay. Take a look at Google, searching "Media Player Classic" and "Blu Ray" (together) and there are a lot of suggestions as to how to get it to work.
     
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  3. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    I use Power DVD to play BluRays.
     
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  4. Nifkin

    Nifkin Notebook Consultant

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    Sure. I can do that too, but the sound quality on PowerDVD is pants.
     
    Nifkin, Nov 6, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Really...... could be your sound card. Or lack of one.
     
    surfasb, Nov 6, 2009
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