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    Media Player for Blu Ray????

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by NotebookNeophyte, Mar 31, 2012.

  1. NotebookNeophyte

    NotebookNeophyte Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello All!

    I have searched the site...but could not find anything recent...can anyone recommend a Free Media Player that will play Blu Ray disks on my laptops?? I really cannot believe that Windows Media Player STILL has no Blu Ray support....totally absurd...anyway...thanks for any suggestions!
     
    NotebookNeophyte, Mar 31, 2012
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  2. uggarocka

    uggarocka Notebook Enthusiast

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    I read that the new VLC player has blu-ray support. I can't personally test that, but you may want to check it out.

    EDIT: If your laptop actually has a blu-ray drive, it probably also came with the software to play it. Check for PowerDVD or something.
     
    uggarocka, Mar 31, 2012
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    NotebookNeophyte Notebook Evangelist

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    Im surprised...bought the MSI in my sig from Xotic...but it only came with WMP...nothing else...and I also have an Alienware m17x R2 that came with PowerDVD 8..but it wont play current Blu Ray disks...keeps wanting me to upgrade to PowerDVD12 Ultra...I simply cannot BELIEVE how difficult it is to watch a damn BR on my laptops lol...without paying $100+.....ridiculous!
     
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    A lot of media players can play the movies, just not the menus. You might need AnyDVDHD running though.
     
    olyteddy, Apr 1, 2012
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