After loading some updates from Microsoft and Cyberlink suddenly i can't play Blue-Ray. HD-DVD also stop playing as well. Blue-Ray Disc Access (Firm Ware YL05): I fix it by getting an update on the drive firmware to YL05: Read the HD-DVD item before updating your firmware. If you don't play HD-DVD disc then its not an issue. HD-DVD Disc Stop Playing: GGW-H20L is a Blue-Ray Burner and HD-DVD ROM. I never had issues before playing Blue Ray and HD-DVD. Cyberlink stop supporting HD-DVD and PowerDVD-9 dont support HD-DVD.

For reason's i don't know at this stage my pc with PowerDVD7.3(Ultra Full Version) Stop playing HD-DVD disc. Back dating my Video Driver and OS (Vista) won't fix it.

I'm in the process of resolving this issue with Cyberlink tech support. The process is very slow like 2 days cycle( Question & Response). Somehow late last year i enabled the auto-firmware update of my GGW-H20L and after that i started having issues with HD-DVD disc.

I ust finished installing this, because it came bundled with a new LG optical drive that arrived today. During the installation, it popped a dialog saying that it was designed for XP SP2, and whether to go ahead and install it or not. Obviously, I did, but when I tested PowerDVD with a movie DVD, the video plays.

I want to get back to YL02 or lower drive firmware to confirm if my problem is related to the new firmware. LG site only provides YL03 which has issues reading Blue-ray disc.

I'm in the process of swapping mails with LG tech support to release me older version of the bios. If you don't care about HD-DVD try firmware YL05 and that should fix Blue-ray disc read issues. If somebody has copy of the older firmware for this drive please let me know. I need a copy to confirm my hunch.

I will provide an update on this once i got something concrete from Cyberlink and LG. I tried different versions of CCC just to check if this is driver related and the result to date is negative. I check 9.9 to 10.1 and the problem remains.

Current status: Blue Ray plays, HD-DVD disc can be read but PowerDVD7.3 Ultra won't play the movie. Check my configuration for HW/SW Information. Update on Playing Blue-Ray / HD-DVD with PowerDVD 2/3/2010 For about 1.5 weeks i swap information with Cyberlink techsupport(online/email). At least for my case its not LG-Related problem. My LG drive is on YL05 which is the latest firmware.

Today i can play Blue-Ray and HD-DVD again on my drive. What was done (w/ cyberlink tech support) 1) They requested DxDiag test results. They sent me a diagnostic software and i sent back the results.

2) I was instructed to clean up the PowerDVD installation on the computer(All of it) - I use the PowerDVD Un-install progeam - Remove Folders - Remove Register Entry - Remove User profile 3) Cyberlink sent me a new software copy (full version) of PowerDVD w/ a new activation keys. 4) I install it.It run HD-DVD movie & Blue-Ray Things to be done: 1) My PowerDVD dont' have the latest update yet. But its fully functional. I will load the updates tonight. 2) I'm CCC 9.12.

Lexware Financial Office Plus 2008 Election. No plans to go to 10.1 due to issues when i tried it. I will wait for 10.2 Recommendation: Work with Cyberlink online tech support.

Its slow but it will fix your problem. This was the case when i first installed my PowerDVD Ultra 7.3(full version) 2 years ago. Same case today. Its slow but they will fix your issues. My assessment is Cyberlink's direction to abandon HD-DVD support on the PowerDVD9 has created some glitches on even the older vervsions that support HD-DVD. So when i load th software from my original installation disc then load the update from cyberlink website HD-DVD stop working. With the new copy cyberlink sent me Blue-Ray, HD-DVD, DVD work just fine.

Update on Playing Blue-Ray/HD-DVD on LG GGW-H20L, PowerDVD 7.3 Ultra 1) Cyberlink sent a full version of PowerDVD Ultra 7.3 version 3730. Without any update this software run HD-DVD disc and Blue Ray disc(But not all BD Disc). Most of the new release just hang the software and don't play at all. I have to kill the process using the TASK Manager. 2) Part of the instruction from Cyberlink is to install the latest update 5711 from its website. After installing the upgrade 5711: - HD-DVD disc stop playing. PowerDVD7.3 version 5711 just stop working(it quits on its own) when i try to play HD-DVD.

The process goes away and its not even reflected on the TASK MANAGER. - With 5711 update all BLUE-RAY DISC play. No issue whatsoever. I submitted another follow up request to cyberlink tech support to address this issue. I did a little bit of surfing and this problem is common everywhere to all users of PowerDVD 7, LG GGW-H20L with Windows Vista and W7.

I have seen recommendation to use AnyDVD for HD-DVD or Blue-Ray. I have no experience or info on AnyDVD. May be others can provide inputs on this.

My current assessment to the problem is the same. This is a Cyberlink PowerDVD related problem. Its not related to LG drives or OS. Just to clarify again in the last 2 years i didn't have any issue or problem playing Blue-Ray or HD-DVD. Something has change from the updates of Cyberlink PowerDVD.

It is also worth while to take note that Cyberlink is phasing out support for HD-DVD format. I will update this post as i get a response from Cyberlink. Hi Leon2006, What is the patch version number that resolved this? Cyberlink's last two patches seem to have killed HD-DVD for me. I have the same LG drive and the PowerDVD V7.3 that came with it.

My HP PC also came with an HD-DVD drive and HP HD-DVD Play (also by Cyberlink) and the latest patches killed that as well, but I am able to install the original version and once again play HD-DVDs. It attempts to force the upgrade process, so I allowed it to upgrade again after I got it working, and it killed HD-DVD the second time, too, so I have confirmed that it is the Cyberlink patches that are breaking HD-DVD. I've re-installed the old version and I'm now forced to bypass the 'update' dialog each time I use the HP HD-DVD Play software, but at least it keeps playing HD-DVD's. Because I have the LG combo drive, I'm using PowerDVD 7.3 to play Blu-ray movies, and it is forcing the upgrade with no chance to bypass (and I need the upgrades to play the newer Blu movies, anyway.) This is breaking HD-DVD within PowerDVD, so if you can tell me the version of the patch level that works for you I will request it from Cyberlink, as it is annoying to have to keep switching to the old program to play HD-DVDs (and if I don't bypass the upgrade correctly, I have to re-install the second again! What an annoying program!!) Thanks, Blaine. Bgillander Cyberlink PowerDVD Game me the following: PowerDVD Ultra7.3 3730A. Driver Improvement Adjudication Unit New York there.

That works for HDVD (W/o any upgrade) To address my need for Blue-Ray Disc Cyberlink send me a PowerDVD Ultra It left me with 2 installation of PowerDVD 7.3 Ultra r3730a for HDDVD and Ultra8 for Blue Ray. I'm in the process of getting ArcSoft Total Media Theatre. Hi leon2006, Thanks for the response. I contacted them to see what they say, but your situation doesn't sound any better than my use of HP DVD-Play for HD-DVD and the current revision of PowerDVD 7.3 for Blu-ray. I can see Cyberlink having trouble keeping up with Blu-ray, as it is a moving target, but you would think they would be able to upgrade that fairly easily without breaking existing HD-DVD support, since nothing should be changing with HD-DVD. I just want to be able to play my old discs, and it's not like I'm getting any new ones!) Thanks again for your information.

I'll let you know if they tell me anything different! I had installed the demo of Arcsoft and it played both formats okay, but SPDIF output wasn't working for me. I didn't try too hard to fix it, as I'd rather get the program I already own working, but it sounds like it might be the way to go in the future. Guys im having a major problem today.

I tried to play a LOST blu ray today (season 6 disc 4 region A bought from america) and it wont play on any media player.power dvd 8, power dvd 10 and power dvd 11 and also arcsoft total media theatre 3 I have tried other discs from the collection those work fine. Its just this disc when i load up the disc it shows in windows explorer. But black screen when i hit play. Then i try going to the title menu it will give all the disclaimer notices and ABC logo but then blank screen! This is frustrating I cant get this to play!! I use ANYDVD HD and also tried ripping the disc and loading an image.when i do that any dvd crashes please help.

CyberLink PowerDVD can not only process traditional DVDs and Blu-ray, but it also supports digital video formats such as MKV, H.264, 3D, and even 4k. This new build, version 15, also supports online video from providers like YouTube and Vimeo, or you can upload your own on CyberLink Cloud. The suite, although pricey, offers a home-theater experience for those who consume a lot of media on the go. Pros Optimized media: CyberLink PowerDVD's TrueTheater Smart Enhancement can automatically optimize your video and audio quality. Skin tones appear more lifelike, and movies' black levels are richer, thanks to customized adjustments in hue and saturation from TrueTheater Color.

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The Swiss Army Knife player: PowerDVD 15 can process a large amount of video, audio, and image formats. Using your hardware memory, the player churns out 4k video without stutter. PowerDVD also allows you to view high frame-rate videos (from 120 frames per second, up to 240 fps), like those made by the new iPhone 6 or GoPro without Apple iMovie. We appreciate the direct NAS playback and DLNA support. Watch longer using less power: PowerDVD performs admirably without wasting system resources. Better power consumption means longer battery life for your devices.

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TrueTheater enhancements are also available for online videos. Cons Buying a ticket to your own show: With so many free options out there, it can be hard to justify paying for a media player. Cineastes will want to pony up for the premium version, as PowerDVD greatly enhances your entertainment when hardware is limited to your laptop and a mobile device. PowerDVD Standard is pretty minimal, missing many important features like Blu-Ray playback. It's more cost-effective to splurge for the Pro or even Ultra option.

Bare-bones Web search: PowerDVD may support YouTube and Vimeo, but search functionality leaves much to be desired. Keywords bring up video thumbnails without information, like dates and view counts.

Unless you already know which video you would like to view, copying and pasting direct URLs from the services' respective Web searches was the best way to get to your content on PowerDVD. CyberLink also allows you to log in to your accounts, but managing them still requires a browser. Bottom Line If you're in the market for a more sophisticated video watching experience, PowerDVD delivers. With its Smart Enhancement and TrueTheater technology, CyberLink delivers a cinematic experience without the expensive hardware. Full Specifications What's new in version 17 • TV Mode -- Bring the Movies Home • Media Casting to Big Screen • Cinema Quality Audio Playback (More Formats) General Publisher Publisher web site Release Date April 11, 2017 Date Added December 12, 2017 Version 17 Category Category Subcategory Operating Systems Operating Systems Windows Vista/7/8/10 Additional Requirements None Download Information File Size 1.11MB File Name CyberLink_PowerDVD_Downloader.exe Popularity Total Downloads 14,056,578 Downloads Last Week 1,400 Pricing License Model Free to try Limitations 30-day trial Price $49.95.