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March 8th, 2014 11:00

Alienware x51 Bluray upgrade, what software is needed?

Just upgraded my disc drive to bluray. What software is needed to run blurays?

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March 8th, 2014 13:00

Ended up finding a download for Media Suite Essentials on CNET and now it works! :D

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March 8th, 2014 12:00

I already went to my dell downloads, plugged in my service tag, and nothing came up. 

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March 8th, 2014 12:00

Also, check VLC (free) but I'm not sure if it can play encrypted (store bought) BDs on it's own.

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March 8th, 2014 12:00

Already tried VLC, same issue. I'll try the other stuff and see what happens. :)

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March 8th, 2014 12:00

Just upgraded my disc drive to bluray. What software is needed to run blurays?

 
You need software and/or player that will decrypt and play:
 
This list looks as good as any ...
 
 
I use the OEM (slightly stripped down version) of LG-OEM CyberLink PowerDVD 9.x (BD Capable) that came bundled with my LG BD Burner.

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March 8th, 2014 12:00

I already went to my dell downloads, plugged in my service tag, and nothing came up. 

 
Pretty sure Dell-OEM Cyberlink PowerDVD (Blu-Ray capable version) is only there when the Blu-Ray drive comes with system originally.
 
 

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March 8th, 2014 13:00

I already went to my dell downloads, plugged in my service tag, and nothing came up. 

 
Well, if system came with DVD-Burner, you should at least have access to re-download and install Dell-OEM CyberLink Power DVD Suite. It may or may-not be BD-Capable.

Sounds like you might be looking in wrong Dell place. I get to "My Dell Downloads" from my main "My Account" page and it looks different than above posted link.
 
I just checked ... both versions ARE available to me ... even though my system only came with DVD-Burner.
- CyberLink Power DVD DX 8_3 (DVD version)
- Cyber Link Power DVD DX 8.3.1 (BD version)

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