So far I've tried InterActual and Corel WinDVD 9 Plus, and neither will function on Windows 7. I have two computers with Blu-ray drives that I upgraded from Vista to 7 with the assumption that the above vista BD software would work on 7. That's obviously not the case, so what programs do still work on Win 7?
Thanks in advance...
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Home Premium x64Intel Core i7-2600 @3.40GHz8.00GB DDR3NVIDIA GeForce GTX 555 w/1.0GB RAM
Corel WinDVD is a must-avoid as are most of their products. They have especially draconian DRM measures that are a nightmare to rid a system of, once infected. So far, the best solution is Cyberlink's PowerDVD Ultra. Currently at version 9. Until Orion's DirectDVD 9 is available (version 8 is fantastic and leaps above the competition - but it does not support Blu-ray), it's the only player for Windows and it does work well under 7.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Home Premium x64Intel QX9650 Extreme 4.0 GHz8GB (4x2) Corsair Dominator DDR32x Radeon R390X [8GB]
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build/Mod
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel QX9650 Extreme 4.0 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS Rampage Extreme Rev2
Memory
8GB (4x2) Corsair Dominator DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
2x Radeon R390X [8GB]
Sound Card
SupremeFX X-Fi
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2408WFP 26" Panel
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
4x WD 2TB (8TB+ Total)
2x Crucial SSD 128GB (RAID-0)
1x LG Blu-ray read/write
1x Phillips LightScribe DVD read/write
Okay, so I downloaded the free trial of PowerDVD 9, and it works great! Would you mind answering two more questions for me?
1. What's the chance that something between builds 7100 and RTM will break the program, and Cyberlink will decide to charge for the compatibility upgrade?
2. Does PowerDVD have a DRM that would prevent me from using one license key on two computers (both for personal use)?
Thanks!
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Home Premium x64Intel Core i7-2600 @3.40GHz8.00GB DDR3NVIDIA GeForce GTX 555 w/1.0GB RAM
I remember reading that MS and Cyberlink were "working together" so to speak for Blu Ray playback in W7 at the last CES Show. Though MS will not have native playback, it will behave as it does now. Google the subject for more on that part. As for "breaking" in order to charge more, I believe that is "off the table". What is it, like $80-90 for the license as it is?
you will need a seperate license for each machine.
If I can find the links again I will post them here
Windows 7 Home Premium x64,E52004GB Nvidia 6400EVGA8500GT + Onboard
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HTPC
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64,
CPU
E5200
Motherboard
EVGA 730i
Memory
4GB Nvidia 6400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA8500GT + Onboard
Sound Card
Onboard S/Pdif to Sony STR DG710
Monitor(s) Displays
Bravia 40" LCD
Screen Resolution
1080p
Hard Drives
WD Black250g Sata
PSU
Ultra LSP 550w
Case
Thermaltake Bach with Pinnacle ir reciever in display window
Keyboard
BTC 9019URF, URC RF200 Remote
Mouse
Integrated joystick
Internet Speed
depends on the state of the dilithium crystal
Other Info
Workstation: Thermaltake Shark Dual Boot XP Pro, Windows 7 Home Premiumx64, 6GB Corsair 6400, Same Board and Processor as HTPC, WD Black 250GB(XP), WD Blue 250GB(7x64), 2x WDBlue 500GB
Server: Shuttle xpc, Freenas , 2TB
I'm using the official release of 7 (7600) 32 bit from technet and PowerDVD 7 Ultra works fine. I've never had any problems with it at all and can recommend it. I only have it installed on one PC so can't answer your question RE: DRM
Regards
UKMedia
My Computer
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit (SP 1)Intel Core i7 4770K OC32GB 1600Mhz DDR3MSI GTX580 Twin Frozr II/OC and NVIDIA GTX 970
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit (SP 1)
CPU
Intel Core i7 4770K OC
Motherboard
ASUS Maximus VII Ranger
Memory
32GB 1600Mhz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX580 Twin Frozr II/OC and NVIDIA GTX 970
Sound Card
On-Board and Soundblaster Recon 3 D headset
Monitor(s) Displays
x2 Flat screen 21" LG displays + x1 LG W2363D (3D)
Hard Drives
5 internal Hard Drives:
1 x WD 120GB Solid State
4 x WD 1TB (CAVIAR BLACK 1TB 32MB 7200 SATA) as Raid 5 array
PSU
Dark Power Pro 10 1200W
Case
CoolerMaster HAF 932 Case - Black
Cooling
Thermaltake Contac21 cooler
Keyboard
Cyborg
Mouse
Razor Mamba
Internet Speed
0.5 Mb - (Benefits of rural location!) & 24 MB Sat
Antivirus
MSE
Other Info
Teaming 2 GB network connection to Wired 1GB switch.
Connected to 37TB (Raid 5) of network storage on a wired 1GB lan.
(Mixture of internal hard drives, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB & 16TB Terastations)
I'm using the official release of 7 (7600) 32 bit from technet and PowerDVD 7 Ultra works fine. I've never had any problems with it at all and can recommend it. I only have it installed on one PC so can't answer your question RE: DRM
Yep, BD and HD. My understanding is that HD support is not continued with the latest version of PowerDVD, which is why I haven't upgraded.
UKMedia
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit (SP 1)Intel Core i7 4770K OC32GB 1600Mhz DDR3MSI GTX580 Twin Frozr II/OC and NVIDIA GTX 970
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit (SP 1)
CPU
Intel Core i7 4770K OC
Motherboard
ASUS Maximus VII Ranger
Memory
32GB 1600Mhz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX580 Twin Frozr II/OC and NVIDIA GTX 970
Sound Card
On-Board and Soundblaster Recon 3 D headset
Monitor(s) Displays
x2 Flat screen 21" LG displays + x1 LG W2363D (3D)
Hard Drives
5 internal Hard Drives:
1 x WD 120GB Solid State
4 x WD 1TB (CAVIAR BLACK 1TB 32MB 7200 SATA) as Raid 5 array
PSU
Dark Power Pro 10 1200W
Case
CoolerMaster HAF 932 Case - Black
Cooling
Thermaltake Contac21 cooler
Keyboard
Cyborg
Mouse
Razor Mamba
Internet Speed
0.5 Mb - (Benefits of rural location!) & 24 MB Sat
Antivirus
MSE
Other Info
Teaming 2 GB network connection to Wired 1GB switch.
Connected to 37TB (Raid 5) of network storage on a wired 1GB lan.
(Mixture of internal hard drives, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB & 16TB Terastations)
