Anybody Have Blu Ray Player On Laptop?
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kopower
7/17/12 9:22:28AM
I purchased a new laptop a few months ago, and one of the selling points for me, was a 17" HD screen, and blu ray player. I purchased a few movies, and everything was working fine. Last night, went to watch a movie, and it said the trial program was up, and I had to purchase the software, in order to watch blu rays. I did a quick search, and come to find out, there are no free programs that can be installed on the laptop to watch blu ray movies. So I'm a little pissed right now. I spent extra money to ugrade, only to find out I have to spend $80 to download software in order for the blu ray player to work.
Anybody recommend any software, or is it even worth spending at minumum, $80, to download software to play blu rays, when I can just go purchase a blu ray player for almost the same amount? I was using Cyberlink PowerDVD, but uninstalled it, when it wanted me to upgrade. I just tried Arcsoft Theater, and that seems to be solid so far.
Anybody recommend any software, or is it even worth spending at minumum, $80, to download software to play blu rays, when I can just go purchase a blu ray player for almost the same amount? I was using Cyberlink PowerDVD, but uninstalled it, when it wanted me to upgrade. I just tried Arcsoft Theater, and that seems to be solid so far.
grappler0000
7/17/12 9:53:06AM
Which OS?
kopower
7/17/12 9:57:31AM
WIndows 7
grappler0000
7/17/12 10:07:36AM
64-bit?
kopower
7/17/12 10:13:05AM
64 bit
grappler0000
7/17/12 10:35:46AM
Here's something to try. I use VLC Player almost exclusively for video playback, because it will play pretty much anything I throw at it. With a quick search, it looks like there is a workaround for Blu-Rays. Sounds like it still has some kinks to work out, but could possibly work well enough for your needs.
(1)Download and install VLC Player
(2)Download this file: KEYDB.cfg
...and place the file in the AACS folder...in Windows 7, I believe you can find it at C:\users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\
(3)Download this file: AACS Dynamic Library
...and place the file in the VLC folder.
(4) Lauch VLC Player and play Blu-Ray.
(1)Download and install VLC Player
(2)Download this file: KEYDB.cfg
...and place the file in the AACS folder...in Windows 7, I believe you can find it at C:\users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\
(3)Download this file: AACS Dynamic Library
...and place the file in the VLC folder.
(4) Lauch VLC Player and play Blu-Ray.
kopower
7/17/12 10:51:04AM
Thanks. I'll give it a shot.
FlashyG
7/17/12 11:02:28AM
I also use VLC player and if you can't get those directions to work you can always open the disc in a window from your my computer menu and open the video directly.
You won't be able to make the menu function but you can still watch the movie.
You won't be able to make the menu function but you can still watch the movie.
kopower
7/17/12 3:33:43PM
Posted by grappler0000
Here's something to try. I use VLC Player almost exclusively for video playback, because it will play pretty much anything I throw at it. With a quick search, it looks like there is a workaround for Blu-Rays. Sounds like it still has some kinks to work out, but could possibly work well enough for your needs.
(1)Download and install VLC Player
(2)Download this file: KEYDB.cfg
...and place the file in the AACS folder...in Windows 7, I believe you can find it at C:\users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\
(3)Download this file: AACS Dynamic Library
...and place the file in the VLC folder.
(4) Lauch VLC Player and play Blu-Ray.
There seems to be no AppData folder. I might have to do a quick google search and see if it might be located somewhere else.
I tried your way Flashy, and couldn't get it to play. Thanks though.
EDIT* Found the folder. Still a no go. Oh well, looks like I can just convert to a different format and go from there.
FlashyG
7/17/12 4:34:33PM
You can always...
grappler0000
7/17/12 4:41:42PM
Posted by FlashyG
You can always...
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kopower
7/17/12 4:52:09PM
Posted by grappler0000
Posted by FlashyG
You can always...
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Got it. Thanks guys. I was actually thinking of going this route before the pm.
kopower
7/17/12 5:08:48PM
Well, my laptop can now magically play blu rays. 
Bubbles
7/17/12 8:43:42PM
Posted by grappler0000
Posted by FlashyG
You can always...
For other options, please send him a PM.
I assume we cant advocate using an "illegal" method that involves seeds?
jakewalters
7/17/12 8:47:29PM
Posted by Bubbles
Posted by grappler0000
Posted by FlashyG
You can always...
For other options, please send him a PM.
I assume we cant advocate using an "illegal" method that involves seeds?
Growing weed won't help this cause, unfortunately
kopower
7/17/12 8:52:36PM
Posted by Bubbles
Posted by grappler0000
Posted by FlashyG
You can always...
For other options, please send him a PM.
I assume we cant advocate using an "illegal" method that involves seeds?
It was a magic seed, that I planted in my computer, and it blossomed into a fruit bearing program
BlueSkiesBurn
7/17/12 11:51:02PM
Is this the same magical seed that text me TODAY saying this?
Seriously, on July 17th?
Seriously, on July 17th?
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prozacnation1978
7/22/12 11:32:48PM
17 inch screen for a laptop is nice.
I got a portable Blu ray player that I enjoy on my lunch hours
I got a portable Blu ray player that I enjoy on my lunch hours