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    media direct update annoyance

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by kaien, Nov 16, 2008.

  1. kaien

    kaien Notebook Enthusiast

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    everytime I try to play anything in media direct, whether it is a dvd or a blu ray I get a message for updates however there is never one available. well I bought the new clone wars blu ray today and the same message pops up accept now I cannot play the movie it just keeps popping up this message but then there is no update. I have a internet connection avilable so it isn't a connection issue. I cannot find any update, when ever I have needed one for say my ps3 it automatically connects to the internet and finds it, why can't my laptop do this. I have a xps m 1530 with vista premium.
     
    kaien, Nov 16, 2008
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  2. machineman

    machineman Notebook Guru

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    Hi,
    I don't use MD however to help out I fired it up and clicked on update. This took me to a Cyberlink file who I presume write the MD software for dell.
    I downloaded this file to the desktop and double clicked it to install. That's it!

    If you can't do this then I can only think that you have a connection problem.
    I am running Vista Home Premium not Ultimate if that makes a difference?

    PS. If you PM me your email addy I can send you the update, at least you will be able to play your Blurays, but it doesn't entirely solve your problem with updates.

    PPS. Just had a thought, is your browser or firewall blocking the relevant site?
    I am using Firefox.
     
    machineman, Nov 17, 2008
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    spolt Newbie

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    Could you send me this link ? i have the same problem !
     
    spolt, Dec 9, 2008
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  4. machineman

    machineman Notebook Guru

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    Spolt,
    I cannot send you a link but if you private message me your email, I will send you the update file.
     
    machineman, Dec 9, 2008
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    spolt Newbie

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    how can i message you ?
     
    spolt, Dec 9, 2008
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  6. machineman

    machineman Notebook Guru

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    Click on my name and select send a private message, but I think you need 5 posts under your belt before it will let you.
     
    machineman, Dec 9, 2008
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    Lemondope Newbie

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    send me please? my e-mail stands in the public profile.. i was unable to send you a message
     
    Lemondope, Dec 13, 2008
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    Lemondope Newbie

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    forget it.. i found a link which worked perfectly :) i can't post the link though cause' i haven't made 15 posts...
     
    Lemondope, Dec 14, 2008
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