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PowerDVD question

Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Quimbos, Dec 12, 2007.

Quimbos Notebook Enthusiast

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I recently purchased a new laptop, and now I have two versions of PowerDVD, and I'm not sure which one to use.

My laptop came with an OEM version of PowerDVD 7 pre-installed on Vista. However, on my old computer I have the full version of PowerDVD 5 which I purchased back in 2003.

PowerDVD 5 is the complete version, while PowerDVD 7 has more advanced features, but has a number of them disabled due to it being an OEM copy.

Which one should I run on my new computer? Or both? I read that 7 has certain features which allow for power saving on notebooks, and getting through more of a movie with less battery, but I think 5 has better audio and support because it's a complete version.

Any thoughts?

Quimbos, Dec 12, 2007

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timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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just keep powerdvd 7

timtravel42, Dec 12, 2007

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thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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I don't think PowerDVD 5 will work with Vista since it was released in 2003 or so.

thnksfrthmmrs, Dec 12, 2007

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I would go with version 7.

John B, Dec 12, 2007

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