DVD Regions

[pUrpLeSn0w]

i've got several of Ayu's DVDss consisting of both Region 2 & 3 then when i wanna play those disc on my comp (reason is because sometimes my family watches TV & i only get to play the DVDs on my laptop)..i get this pop-up which says my system is set to DVD region 1 & i need to change to region 2 or 3 in order to play my disc..

one problem is that im only allowed to change the region a limited amount of times (4 from what i see) then when it reaches zero, i would not be able to change the region even if i reinstall windows or move the DVD drive to a different computer (im using a laptop btw)...and i don't want that to happen.......

i've done some searches & chanced upon this website which recommends the use of DVD43(freeware) or AnyDVD or DVD Region-Free to make my region locked DVD drive and the software player region free.

im not too sure about installing these softwares onto my laptop after reading some of the DVD43's comments as im really bad when it comes to computers & i fear it may crash my whole system i won't be able to get my things done & also risk losing all my ayu data T____T

does anybody have any recommendations/sugggestions???

really much appreciated you guys' help!!!

[jiarongisme]

^ It's weird because Singapore computers should be set to Region 3 by default. But oh well. I'll recommend VLC player. It's awesome and plays any region without having you to change the default region of your drive.

[pUrpLeSn0w]

^i wonder how come it's not region3 too >o<
im using acer 4930G btw......
actually i've tried using VLC but somehow..it still can't play the DVDs...below's what i've got when i tried to play arena tour 2005 region3



how i hate that... T_______T

[jiarongisme]

^ Eh? That's weird. I'm using the older version of the player though. Maybe the newer versions doesn't work? Because I remember Karen trying the new versions but it doesn't work too.

[pUrpLeSn0w]

^which version are you using? would you be able to send me that? i'd try that :S

[jiarongisme]

I'm using VLC Player 0.8.6c but I can't send it to you because my setup is completely gone from my computer. Sorry about that.

[pUrpLeSn0w]

it's ok i'll try to dl that version..mine's newer..hope ur version can work T__________T

[pUrpLeSn0w]

this is insanity!!! i can play region 2 & 3's DVDs THANKS TO YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lotsa luv & lotsa thanks to you jiarongisme!!!!

[jiarongisme]

^ XD I'm glad I helped.

[LacusClyne]

i think i know why your computer default is under region code 1.

see the computer sets the region code by the 1st DVD you play with it.
i think the 1st disc you played on it should be a code 1, there are some code 1 disc that can be bought locally.
coz my VAIO laptop default code is 2, as the first disc i played on it is the japan version of koda kumi Fever live hall concert dvd. then my desktop is code 3, as the first disc my sis played on it was a CardCaptor Sakura DVD, code 3.

[foxhana]

doesnt has anything to do with me but, THANK YOU!!!! now i dont have to make a refund for dvd rentals cuz my comp cannot work with different region dvds. XDDDDDD

[pUrpLeSn0w]

Originally Posted by LacusClyne

i think i know why your computer default is under region code 1.

see the computer sets the region code by the 1st DVD you play with it.
i think the 1st disc you played on it should be a code 1, there are some code 1 disc that can be bought locally.
coz my VAIO laptop default code is 2, as the first disc i played on it is the japan version of koda kumi Fever live hall concert dvd. then my desktop is code 3, as the first disc my sis played on it was a CardCaptor Sakura DVD, code 3.

is it??? LOL i have no idea what is the first disc that was loaded in this laptop wahaha..

boy was i glad that it's working just like i want it wahaha