PowerDVD8 w/ 1830 Patch and HD-DVD

[Shadow Lord]

Did anybody get this to work using only one installation? I know a couple of the guys were hard at work in another thread and managed to get it to work if you installed both 7.3 and 8.x but then the thread seemed to have been hijacked with other discussions... So just checking to see if anyone got it to work similiar to the way it was before the 1730 patch! TIA!

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

Did anybody get this to work using only one installation? I know a couple of the guys were hard at work in another thread and managed to get it to work if you installed both 7.3 and 8.x but then the thread seemed to have been hijacked with other discussions... So just checking to see if anyone got it to work similiar to the way it was before the 1730 patch! TIA!

At this point, no, I am unaware of anyone discovering a way to play HD-DVDs with only PowerDVD8 installed.

[Shadow Lord]

Thanx for the quick response. The main (ONLY) reason I use PDVD is its intergration with the My Movies. Have you trie the Arcsoft TotalMedia Theater? It seems to have all the functionality of PDVD (BD Live, High RES audio, nVidia PureVideo HD, etc..) plus it does HD-DVD straight out of the box!

The good news is the newest My Movies seems to integrate vey nicely with it. The only question (for me) is will it support high res audio over HDMI w/ the upcoming Auzentech daughter card!

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

Thanx for the quick response. The main (ONLY) reason I use PDVD is its intergration with the My Movies. Have you trie the Arcsoft TotalMedia Theater? It seems to have all the functionality of PDVD (BD Live, High RES audio, nVidia PureVideo HD, etc..) plus it does HD-DVD straight out of the box!

I tried Arcsoft TMT and hated it. It froze up playing SD DVDs and I had issues with the UI where it was displayed very oddly. I dumped it very quickly. I need a media player that handles SD DVD, HD-DVD, and BD solidly. TMT didn't do that for me, sadly. Cyberlink really needs some competition to put a fire under their ***.

The good news is the newest My Movies seems to integrate vey nicely with it. The only question (for me) is will it support high res audio over HDMI w/ the upcoming Auzentech daughter card!

That I have no idea about. It would definitely be nice, though. :)

[SamuriHL]

It's one of those things I keep meaning to look into. I'm on vacation next week so maybe I'll have some time to look into it again while beating Mass Effect. What needs to be done is figuring out what files and registry settings are needed from 7 and make an install package that drops the files into 8's directory, registers them, and imports the registry keys. It's a fair amount of work but entirely doable.

[Shadow Lord]

Sweeeet! Let us know what you find!

[SamuriHL]

Yawn. That was easy.

Install PowerDVD8, upgrade to latest patch.
Copy the HDDVD_X.IMP file to your PowerDVD8 folder
Copy js32.dll and deskband32.dll files to your PowerDVD8 folder
Edit the CLDShowX.ini file to comment out the HD DVD nav line
Copy the following files from 4102's navFilter folder:
CLHDSPDecoder.dll
hddvd_logo.png
HDDVDAdvNav.dll
HDDVDNav.ax
HDDVDNavi.dll

regsvr32 HDDVDNav.ax

Bob's your uncle, Betty's your aunt, and you have HD DVD playback in PowerDVD8 without having PowerDVD7 installed. At least, it's working for me. If it doesn't work for you, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

[europeman]

Copy the HDDVD_X.IMP file to your PowerDVD8 folder
Copy js32.dll and deskband32.dll files to your PowerDVD8 folder
Where do you copy the files from

Second question

Copy the following files from 4102's navFilter folder:
CLHDSPDecoder.dll
hddvd_logo.png
HDDVDAdvNav.dll
HDDVDNav.ax
HDDVDNavi.dll

Where do this files get copied to

[SamuriHL]

1) From PowerDVD7 4102 directory (only for the dll's. the IMP obviously has to come from the PowerDVD8 beta and has been posted all over the place)
2) This one should be obvious...to the PowerDVD8/NavFilter folder

[Shadow Lord]

Thanks for the quick work. A couple of questions:

1. So using this method do we have to insta PDVD 7 and then remove it (to get all the files)? or can we get the files directly from the install folder?

2. Can you please post either a CRC32 or MD5 list of the files/dlls you used so they can be used to copare with our own?

Thank you!

[Bigrick]

Thanks for the quick work. A couple of questions:

1. So using this method do we have to insta PDVD 7 and then remove it (to get all the files)? or can we get the files directly from the install folder?

2. Can you please post either a CRC32 or MD5 list of the files/dlls you used so they can be used to copare with our own?

Thank you!

you have to install pdvd 7 which you should have done if you already did the hack prior but if you didnt thats what you need to do also Samuri explained on his post what files you need from 4102

[SamuriHL]

Yea, just get the files I listed from the 4102 build of PowerDVD 7. After you copy them off, you can uninstall it. I'd then do a fresh install of PowerDVD8 (only a recommendation, not absolutely necessary) and install the files like I said in my post above. The md5 hashes aren't necessary. All the files come from 4102 build except the IMP file. That you must acquire on your own (not hard to find) from an older version of the HD DVD hack.

[europeman]

I did not install powerdvd 7 but I found the hack containing the files to get HD DVD to play. Is that sufficient.

Can I install Powerdvd 7 if I currently have 8 installed

[Bigrick]

I did not install powerdvd 7 but I found the hack containing the files to get HD DVD to play. Is that sufficient.

Can I install Powerdvd 7 if I currently have 8 installed


im sure the hack you found contain files from the beta of powerdvd 8 , youll need a certain file from that and the rest from powerdvd 7 4102 just follow the steps that Samuri gave and youll be fine , dont cut corners cause then it probably wont work

[SamuriHL]

I did not install powerdvd 7 but I found the hack containing the files to get HD DVD to play. Is that sufficient.

Can I install Powerdvd 7 if I currently have 8 installed

It is not sufficient. Those files do not work. You must get the files from build 4102 and follow the steps I laid out. Otherwise you'll run into problems.

Yes, you can install 7 quite easily. Until yesterday, that's what most of us had to do anyway to get HD DVD functionality to work in 8. ALL the files I detailed are important, including js32.dll and deskband32.dll. Without those, PowerDVD8 will likely crash when you go to play an HD DVD.

[Bigrick]

Tell Em Sammi :)

[Shadow Lord]

Yea, just get the files I listed from the 4102 build of PowerDVD 7. After you copy them off, you can uninstall it. I'd then do a fresh install of PowerDVD8 (only a recommendation, not absolutely necessary) and install the files like I said in my post above. The md5 hashes aren't necessary. All the files come from 4102 build except the IMP file. That you must acquire on your own (not hard to find) from an older version of the HD DVD hack.

Yeah ,but as I recall there were multiple versions of the IMP file floating around. I myself had two, so unless there is a quick way to verify which is the correct one (i.e. which is the version from the beta PDVD 8.0) the MD5 hash makes it easy for everyone to figuer out if they have the right file or not... If not they keep looking in google land... ;)

[SamuriHL]

Yeah ,but as I recall there were multiple versions of the IMP file floating around. I myself had two, so unless there is a quick way to verify which is the correct one (i.e. which is the version from the beta PDVD 8.0) the MD5 hash makes it easy for everyone to figuer out if they have the right file or not... If not they keep looking in google land... ;)

Um, no, there is only 1 that works.

[Shadow Lord]

Um, no, there is only 1 that works.

O.k. so I guess we'll keep trying all the oneswe find until "it works. What is the big deal about posting a hash/CRC32 signature for one file? it take all of two seconds.

[SamuriHL]

CRC32 is 542B50F6. I don't really see how this helps. All you need to do is get the old HD DVD hack which is ridiculously easy to find. It contains the right file. Why screw around looking for the "right" file when it's so easy to find?

[Shadow Lord]

CRC32 is 542B50F6. I don't really see how this helps. All you need to do is get the old HD DVD hack which is ridiculously easy to find. It contains the right file. Why screw around looking for the "right" file when it's so easy to find?


Thanx! It seems I already have the right file ready to go. :)

BTW: In the old hack you needed to run a .reg file to add the HD-DVD type to windows for double clikcing/auto run... IS the reg file still needed?

TIA!

[SamuriHL]

Oh, probably. I don't do that auto run crap, so, I didn't play with that. But it probably still works fine afaik.

[shadow07]

I just tried this on my primary Vista x64 system, and PDVD8 comes up in File Mode. Strange. BTW, when I looked in the PDVD7 directory, there was a DeskBand64.dll, not DeskBand32.dll. I tried using that file, same result. I pulled a DeskBand32.dll from my laptop (which is Vista 32-bit), same result. I did remove the comment from the CLDShowX.ini after I removed PDVD7 from my system. Same result.

Can you provide me the file details of DeskBand32.dll (file size, build, creation date, etc.)?

[SamuriHL]

Damnit, I thought I posted in this thread that x64 doesn't work. Someone already tried it. If you get it to work, post how. But, I do not have x64 so I have absolutely no way of working on this problem. Also, I'm leaving in the morning for a few days. No net access where I'm going.

[shadow07]

Nope. You forgot to mention that bit. I'm glad I didn't mess with my HTPC. I'll funble around and see what I come up with. Enjoy your vacation.

[SamuriHL]

Well, this isn't the only thread I've posted this information in. I did post that in the other thread but forgot to do so here. Again, don't ues x64 so I don't really think about it.

[shadow07]

I just got it to work. Backed up the files you mentioned. I had to copy the DeskBand32.dll from my 32-bit Vista machine. I could not use the DeskBand64.dll file. I also had to completely remove PDVD7 and PDVD8. Then I ran CCLeaner and had it scan and fix the registry. After that I simply installed PDVD8, then 1730b patch, and copied over the files you mentioned. Then I commented out the HDDVDNAV.AX line in CLDShowX.ini. I was just able to get PDVD8 to open in Disk Mode with Stardust. I'm going to test with some of my other HD-DVD's.

[SamuriHL]

Sweet. I hope it continues to work. I'll let the person know who was having problems with it and see if it works for him, as well. Thanks for testing that.

[shadow07]

I have tested on both of my x64 Vista systems and all play Stardust, Feast, Bladerunner, and 300. I have other HD-DVD's, but I have not tested them as a sample of 4 should be plenty.

The key is to completely remove all instances of PDVD (7 and 8, and use CCleaner to clean the registry,) get the deskband32.dll from a 32-bit installation of PDVD7 4102, and comment out the HDDVDNAV.AX line in CLDShowX.ini.

[SamuriHL]

By popular demand I've added this thread to my signature so that people can find the instructions to add HD DVD support more easily.

[PrincipalityFusion]

By popular demand I've added this thread to my signature so that people can find the instructions to add HD DVD support more easily.

thoroughly awesome mate!

[shadow07]

Have you been able to test the HD-DVD hacks we have been discussing with the udpate? I'm about to test this on my desktop before I install it on my HTPC.

Oh, and I love the "Resolved BD Live playback issues for the Blu-ray Disc title 'Transformers'" as it hasn't been released here in the states yet.

[hlkc]

Have you been able to test the HD-DVD hacks we have been discussing with the udpate? I'm about to test this on my desktop before I install it on my HTPC.

Oh, and I love the "Resolved BD Live playback issues for the Blu-ray Disc title 'Transformers'" as it hasn't been released here in the states yet.

No, I have not. I only have 4 or so HDDVD and the rest, more than 50, are BD. therefore I am not going to mess with that for now.

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

The fixes should still work. I had to re-edit the CLDShowX.ini and comment out the HDDVDNav.ax line again.

I know the PowerDVD7 and PowerDVD8 installation method works but I don't know if the single installation method will still work since I was never able to get it to work under Vista Ultimate x64.

Transformers HD-DVD is playing perfectly.

[SamuriHL]

I'll try the stand alone HD DVD hack later. I have a hectic work schedule today but after work I should be able to give it a shot.

[shadow07]

The fixes should still work. I had to re-edit the CLDShowX.ini and comment out the HDDVDNav.ax line again.

I know the PowerDVD7 and PowerDVD8 installation method works but I don't know if the single installation method will still work since I was never able to get it to work under Vista Ultimate x64.

Transformers HD-DVD is playing perfectly.

I have it working on two Vista Ultimate x64 systems and PDVD8 1730U(b). I'm testing now with 1830U.

[EDIT] Confirmed working with 1830U on Windows Vista Ultimate x64 SP1.

@DrinkLyeAndDie:

Make sure that you get the "deskband32.dll" file from a 32-bit install of PDVD7, and the HDDVD_X.IMP file from the PDVD8 Beta.
[\EDIT]

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

@DrinkLyeAndDie:

Make sure that you get the "deskband32.dll" file from a 32-bit install of PDVD7, and the HDDVD_X.IMP file from the PDVD8 Beta.

I did, shadow07. I really don't know what the problem is. My system is damn near a fresh install of Vista Ultimate x64. It's a couple months old. I've kept this system extremely light in terms of software installs. I simply cannot get it to work and I followed the instructions to a "T". I've even been given the "working" files from someone else to double-check I didn't have the wrong files. It still fails to work. I can be a complete moron at times but I know I am not screwing up in this situation.

I also know another Vista Ultimate x64 user who also followed the directions perfectly and cannot get the single v8 install "fix" working. They also followed the exact directions.

I spent too much time getting annoyed at trying to get it to work and having it fail. The parallel install method works so I'm sticking with it.

[SamuriHL]

Yup, it does indeed fail for some people. No idea why. As long as you're good with the parallel install method, it's all good. I'm happy with the single install method myself. At the end of the day, you just wanna watch your movies in peace. :)

On that note, I'm outta here in a bit. There's a Dark Knight calling my name.

[shadow07]

I did, shadow07. I really don't know what the problem is. My system is damn near a fresh install of Vista Ultimate x64. It's a couple months old. I've kept this system extremely light in terms of software installs. I simply cannot get it to work and I followed the instructions to a "T". I've even been given the "working" files from someone else to double-check I didn't have the wrong files. It still fails to work. I can be a complete moron at times but I know I am not screwing up in this situation.

I also know another Vista Ultimate x64 user who also followed the directions perfectly and cannot get the single v8 install "fix" working. They also followed the exact directions.

I spent too much time getting annoyed at trying to get it to work and having it fail. The parallel install method works so I'm sticking with it.
And I too had the same issue when Samuri and James were commenting on the process. If you want to give it another try, I would do the following:

1. Remove all instances of PDVD.
2. Run CCleaner, specifically the Registry Scan. Have it backup and fix what it found wrong.
3. Install PDVD8 as previously noted.

I can tell you that I couldn't get PDVD8 with the HD-DVD hack (taking the PDVD7 HD-DVD components and putting them into a PDVD8 installation) would not work until I ran CCleaner to remove the stale Cyberlink entries. I HAD to get PDVD8 with HD-DVD working as you cannot use both, PDVD7 and PDVD8, if you also run My Movies.

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

And I too had the same issue when Samuri and James were commenting on the process. If you want to give it another try, I would do the following:

1. Remove all instances of PDVD.
2. Run CCleaner, specifically the Registry Scan. Have it backup and fix what it found wrong.
3. Install PDVD8 as previously noted.

I can tell you that I couldn't get PDVD8 with the HD-DVD hack (taking the PDVD7 HD-DVD components and putting them into a PDVD8 installation) would not work until I ran CCleaner to remove the stale Cyberlink entries. I HAD to get PDVD8 with HD-DVD working as you cannot use both, PDVD7 and PDVD8, if you also run My Movies.

When I've gained back some patience I'll try again. :)

[shadow07]

When I've gained back some patience I'll try again. :)
NP. You definately don't seem to be a patient one. ;)

[Webslinger]

I'm just going to say this doesn't work for me under Vista 64 bit edition.


I'm using Vista Ultimate 64 bit edition Sp 1.

1. I uninstalled Powerdvd 8
2. I uninstalled Powerdvd 7
3. I deleted all Cyberlink directories
4. I ran CCleaner's registry cleaner several times in a row to remove everything
5. I rebooted
6. I installed the full install from Powerdvd 8, v.1730
7. I ran the 1830 update

8. From the files, I saved before uninstalling, I copied the following files into my navfilter folder:
CLHDSPDecoder.dll
hddvd_logo.png
hddvdadvnav.dll
hddvdnav.ax
hddvdnavi.dll

9. I copied over the following files into my Powedvd 8 directory:
Deskband32.dll
hddvd_x.imp
js32.dll

9. I registered hddvdnav.ax

10. I edited cldshowx.ini (put a semicolon in front of the hd-dvd line). I saved

11. I let Anydvd HD scan V for Vendetta HD-DVD

12. I ran Powerdvd 8 and selected my hd-dvd drive

I get

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: PowerDVD8.exe
Application Version: 8.0.1830.0
Application Timestamp: 4868ed98
Fault Module Name: CLHBMixer.ax
Fault Module Version: 1.0.0.2928
Fault Module Timestamp: 483cc639
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00003264
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 4105
Additional Information 1: f9dc
Additional Information 2: b6f0963287c504084341d7c869a4a7fe
Additional Information 3: 71ac
Additional Information 4: 30873ab3ed2482e5bbff73381e49c2d7

I'm not entirely sure why an audio filter is causing problems.

Anyway, I don't really care since Powerdvd 7 works fine, and since I also have a standalone hd-dvd player.

[Bigrick]

i dont get whats the big difference with 32bit and 64bit as far as programs like this or even virtualclone drive before. im sure theres a huge difference that i dont get but oh well. powerdvd 7 does work just fine right now but who knows what the next problems will be in the future when they completly stop the updates from coming

[Webslinger]

4. I ran CCleaner's registry cleaner several times in a row to remove everything

It's amazing how much crap Cyberlink's uninstaller leaves behind in your registry.

[shadow07]

Where did you get the file "hddvd_x.imp" from? If you didn't get it from the PDVD8 Beta, then that could be the source of your issue.

Also, your audio card driver didn't crash before you began to play a movie? And I assume that you set PDVD8's audio correctly. I have issues where the ATI video driver will crash and I have to reboot my system in order for PDVD8 to not crash itself.

I don't know what else to say. I have been able to successfully get PDVD8 working with the hack on two different systens (one nVidia and one ATI.)

[SamuriHL]

He got it from me. So I know for a fact it's the right one. :)

[Webslinger]

Also, your audio card driver didn't crash before you began to play a movie?

No. And the hd-dvd plays in Powerdvd 7.3 Ultra perfectly fine.

And I assume that you set PDVD8's audio correctly.

What's to set? For computer playback, I have it set to 6 channel and "no effect" in output mode. It's not as though I'm seeing tons of audio configuration options. Should I be seeing something more than that?

I have issues where the ATI video driver will crash and I have to reboot my system in order for PDVD8 to not crash itself.

No. I definitely don't have that issue with the 8.7 beta Catalyst drivers. I'm also using a Radeon 4870 currently. I will probably be switching to a 4870x2 in mid to late August.

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

NP. You definately don't seem to be a patient one. ;)

Surprisingly, I can be very patient. It just depends on the situation and I wasted a lot of time trying to get this to work.

i dont get whats the big difference with 32bit and 64bit as far as programs like this or even virtualclone drive before. im sure theres a huge difference that i dont get but oh well. powerdvd 7 does work just fine right now but who knows what the next problems will be in the future when they completly stop the updates from coming

Somewhere along the way they changed PowerDVD7. If it detects a 64-bit OS it installs deskband64.dll instead of deskband32.dll. You cannot use deskband64.dll with PowerDVD8 even if you have a 64-bit OS.

Honestly, with the removal of the v7 Ultra updates from the CyberLink website I think they may have discontinued updates for the software. I am bothered that we received no EOL notice, however.

Where did you get the file "hddvd_x.imp" from? If you didn't get it from the PDVD8 Beta, then that could be the source of your issue.

Yeah, we all have the v8 beta file.

I have issues where the ATI video driver will crash and I have to reboot my system in order for PDVD8 to not crash itself.

I don't know what else to say. I have been able to successfully get PDVD8 working with the hack on two different systens (one nVidia and one ATI.)

I've had the issues with PowerDVD8 using both an NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT and an ATI Radeon HD 4870 with the Catalyst 8.7 drivers. I think the video card and drivers can be ruled out.

One of these days when I'm in a masochistic mood I'll try doing this all over again from scratch.

[SamuriHL]

Trust me, they both have the right file.

[scmeis1]

Trust me, they both have the right file.

I had no problems using it with Vista 64. I followed the directions listed above. I used a fresh install of powerdvd 8, I upgraded it to current patch.

I then copied all the files from navfilter directory listed above, the files needed from the main directory listed above. The files I took, came from a current 7.3 latest patched install .

I then copied the hddvd_X.imp from the original HD-HACK. The key is, as pointed out above, to use the hdnav_x.imp file from the orginal HD-HACK. Then it all works, I can provide version numbers and file sizes if asked.

The last step of course as pointed out above, was to, comment out the one line from cldshowx.ini. Walla instant hd-dvd playback.


I also have a visionTEK 4850 with 8.7 beta catalyst drivers. I have no problem, I only had a problem with the HDMI audio driver which i solved in a few hours.

[Webslinger]

I used a fresh install of powerdvd 8

What I sort of wondered is if there is some weird change based on the intial full installer version. I kind of doubt it, but I am using the full installer from 1730.

I upgraded it to current patch.

ditto

The files I took, came from a current 7.3 latest patched install .

Ver: 7.3.4102a.0


I can provide version numbers and file sizes if asked.

Sure. Doesn't hurt . . .

The last step of course as pointed out above, was to, comment out the one line from cldshowx.ini. Walla instant hd-dvd playback.

I think it's fairly apparent that I used the exact same process.

Also, it should be noted that I don't really care since both 7.3.4102a.0 and 8.0.1830.50 work fine for me.

I only had a problem with the HDMI audio driver which i solved in a few hours.

I'm not using LCPM over HDMI for computer playback. I'm using an Auzentech X-FI Prelude soundcard. I'm not going out to an amp. I was just trying to not need Powerdvd 7 Ultra installed on my system, so for testing purposes I wasn't doing anything else.

[SamuriHL]

I had no problems using it with Vista 64. I followed the directions listed above. I used a fresh install of powerdvd 8, I upgraded it to current patch.

I then copied all the files from navfilter directory listed above, the files needed from the main directory listed above. The files I took, came from a current 7.3 latest patched install .

I then copied the hddvd_X.imp from the original HD-HACK. The key is, as pointed out above, to use the hdnav_x.imp file from the orginal HD-HACK. Then it all works, I can provide version numbers and file sizes if asked.

The last step of course as pointed out above, was to, comment out the one line from cldshowx.ini. Walla instant hd-dvd playback.


I also have a visionTEK 4850 with 8.7 beta catalyst drivers. I have no problem, I only had a problem with the HDMI audio driver which i solved in a few hours.

For some reason it doesn't seem to work for everyone. I don't get why. I don't have x64 so I can't test it there. I wish I had a solution for it.

[colindale15]

He got it from me. So I know for a fact it's the right one. :)

Hi all, where would I get the file (hddvd_logo.png) from?.

[SamuriHL]

Hi all, where would I get the file (hddvd_logo.png) from?.

Your 7.3 install. navfilter folder.

[colindale15]

Your 7.3 install. navfilter folder.

Now!, that what I call service!!.

[SamuriHL]

Now!, that what I call service!!.

Glad I could help. :)

[colindale15]

Glad I could help. :)

Help!, what do I need to switch off in Vista 32 to REGISTER hddvdnav.ax

Thanks, something is blocking that command.

[Webslinger]

Help!, what do I need to switch off in Vista 32 to REGISTER hddvdnav.ax

Thanks, something is blocking that command.

Disable User Account Control

[shadow07]

Somewhere along the way they changed PowerDVD7. If it detects a 64-bit OS it installs deskband64.dll instead of deskband32.dll. You cannot use deskband64.dll with PowerDVD8 even if you have a 64-bit OS.

Honestly, with the removal of the v7 Ultra updates from the CyberLink website I think they may have discontinued updates for the software. I am bothered that we received no EOL notice, however.

Yes, PDVD7 does use a different version of deskband.dll. I pulled deskband32.dll from a PDVD7 4120 install on my only 32-bit Vista installation, as the 64-bit version did not work. From what I can tell PDVD8 does not check to see if you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit OS. This does work in a 64-bit version of Vista. I have it running on two different installs. I don't know what else to say.

As for the patience remark, it was simply a jab. I like the fact you don't take crap from people as a mod, and have a firm grip over things here. :policeman:

[SamuriHL]

Help!, what do I need to switch off in Vista 32 to REGISTER hddvdnav.ax

Thanks, something is blocking that command.

Webslinger got this one for you. UAC is a pain. You should disable it in order to run the regsvr32 command.

[SamuriHL]

Yes, PDVD7 does use a different version of deskband.dll. I pulled deskband32.dll from a PDVD7 4120 install on my only 32-bit Vista installation, as the 64-bit version did not work. From what I can tell PDVD8 does not check to see if you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit OS. This does work in a 64-bit version of Vista. I have it running on two different installs. I don't know what else to say.

As for the patience remark, it was simply a jab. I like the fact you don't take crap from people as a mod, and have a firm grip over things here. :policeman:

He tried the deskband32.dll from 4102. Didn't make any difference at all. We were never able to figure out why it wasn't working for him.

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

Yes, PDVD7 does use a different version of deskband.dll. I pulled deskband32.dll from a PDVD7 4120 install on my only 32-bit Vista installation, as the 64-bit version did not work. From what I can tell PDVD8 does not check to see if you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit OS. This does work in a 64-bit version of Vista. I have it running on two different installs. I don't know what else to say.

The hand of fate or some such nonsense is messing with me. I have a joke with many of my friends that when the gods get bored they use me as a court jester. Meddling with my life can be enjoyable, I guess. :p

I'll figure out the issue. It'll just not be right now. At some point, rest assured, I will figure out what the problem is! :)

As for the patience remark, it was simply a jab. I like the fact you don't take crap from people as a mod, and have a firm grip over things here. :policeman:

Not a problem. I can be amazingly impatient and at other times I can be too patient when I shouldn't. It all depends on the situation and my mood. I am who I am. I'm no different here than I am in real life. I have a low tolerance for idiocy.

[colindale15]

He tried the deskband32.dll from 4102. Didn't make any difference at all. We were never able to figure out why it wasn't working for him.

I'm confused, can you get hard disc playback in Power DVD 8 after using these
files ????.
Or am I doing something wrong!.

[Webslinger]

I'm confused, can you get hard disc playback in Power DVD 8 after using these
files ????

No. You must create an .iso and mount it in a virtual drive program.

[SamuriHL]

The HD DVD hack isn't to allow playback from folders! It's to allow playback of HD DVD discs at all. :) PowerDVD 8 Ultra removed that functionality. We strive to restore it. However, folder playback has been gone for a long time. As Webslinger said, you need to create ISOs and mount them.

[scmeis1]

The HD DVD hack isn't to allow playback from folders! It's to allow playback of HD DVD discs at all. :) PowerDVD 8 Ultra removed that functionality. We strive to restore it. However, folder playback has been gone for a long time. As Webslinger said, you need to create ISOs and mount them.

i will be posting a zip file on my webserver for those who have vista 64. It will only contain the files that are needed to get HD-HACK working w/ the latest Pdvd 8 patch. You will have to follow SamuriHL directions to install it, and register the appropriate file. I can not remember all the files, I am at the end of a 14 hour day at work tonight.

[colindale15]

The HD DVD hack isn't to allow playback from folders! It's to allow playback of HD DVD discs at all. :) PowerDVD 8 Ultra removed that functionality. We strive to restore it. However, folder playback has been gone for a long time. As Webslinger said, you need to create ISOs and mount them.

I am now not so confused, thanks, I have tried mounting an ISO but Vista 32 refuses to mount the ISO using Virtual clone drive, have tried others, with no success.!?

Still trying!.

[shadow07]

It woult be best if you posted your ISO mounting issues with VCD over in the appropriate forum. (http://forum.slysoft.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21) Please post specific information; what OS are you running, what is the version number of the apps you are using, steps you are attempting, specific error messages, etc.

[scmeis1]

I have a link to my powerDVD zip file on my webserver. This is for VISTA 64, and it is known working. I use it currently. This is case sensitive btw!

I am not sure I can post the link, so for now, PM me.

[jmone]

I'm still at the original PDVD8 + HD-DVD Hack version as there were some posts that Intel G33/G35 users got black screens with newer version - does anyone know if this is still the case?
Thanks
Nathan

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

The Aero discussion has been moved to it's own thread here: PowerDVD8 and Aero [working or not] (http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=19003).

[mkanet]

Can someone PM me to get me what I need for HD-DVD to work with the latest PowerDVD 8? I'd like to see if I can make it work again.

Thanks!

[SamuriHL]

I know you have what you need. Take your IMP file that we've all had since day one, and then you need to use all the files from the latest PowerDVD 7. No different from all the previous releases.

[turbo007gt]

ok well im still having problems with patch... i downloaded the files and followed all instructions from http://www.digital-digest.com/articles/PowerDVD_8_Ultra_Enable_HD_DVD_page1.html . seemed like it was going to work fine, but it still doesnt seem to recognize the hd dvds. what could i do. i have a HL-DT-ST BD-REGGW-H20L

[Bigrick]

if you read that link you can see that the link says that it only works for earlier version of 8 but if you want newer version to work you need to follow this
http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=17924

its under SamuriHL's signature

[jhill1977]

After hitting a few snafus, I'm able to get HD DVD playback to work under Vista Ultimate 64bit. BTW, I'm using the 2021a patch. I had initially overlooked the step to copy js32.dll, and was unable to get the HD-DVD menus and configuration tab working. But once I dropped the js32.dll into the C:\program files (x86)\cyberlink\powerdvd8 directory...everything works as expected. ***Thanks SamuraiHL***


~Justin

[SamuriHL]

I'm glad you got it working. Just an FYI, I've given up on version 8 and gone back to 7. It gives me the same quality as 8 and less of a hassle. Plus 7 is lighter on the system resources than 8. All in all, I regret purchasing 8 at all. But if it's working for you and you're happy with it, that's awesome.

[jhill1977]

Well, after all my efforts, it looks like there's one glitch with HD DVDs and the latest PowerDVD 8 update. I'm able to play HD DVD discs, but when I go to the configuration preferences, the HD DVD tab is missing. The strangest part is that HD DVD discs continue to play even after the tab is "hidden". Has Cyberlink built in an HD DVD "kill switch" into the 2021a build?

~ Justin

[shadow07]

PDVD8 does not support HD-DVD playback. The only way you are able to get it back is because of the PDVD7 codecs you have placed into your PDVD8 installation. It does not add any UI features that you can enable or disable. You would have to figure out how PDVD7 stores these settings (i.e. Registry or INI file) and change them manually yourself.

[SamuriHL]

Kids these days. Try checking the properties when an HD DVD disc is playing. ;)

[jhill1977]

Kids these days. Try checking the properties when an HD DVD disc is playing. ;)

A thousand thank yous. I was starting to think I was going crazy. Sure enough, the HD DVD or Blu-ray tabs only appear while a supported disc is playing.


~ Justin

[SamuriHL]

No problem at all. Our aim was to bring as much HD DVD functionality back to 8 as possible. I think we did a pretty good job on that one. :) It's not perfect, but, it's as close as you're going to get. IMO, it's just not worth it. I've given up on 8 completely and uinstalled it. I've gone back to 7 and am very happy with that decision.

[ricky]

i have a problem with this patch.

when i just to watch BD iso or HD-DVD iso file, i got alot of sound and video skipping.

[Hoober]

I'm trying to get this to work with 8.0.2214, but can't seem to figure it out. I've loaded the files from the .rar in the requisite places and registered the .ax successfully. PowerDVD goes to play the HD-DVD, starts to load, and then crashes to the desktop.

Has anybody gotten this to work with the latest version?

[sclaws]

I'm trying myself with no success as of yet, so you're not alone. Gonna keep 7.3.4617 on my primary HTPC for now until I get this figured out. Doh.

[gwolfman]

SamuriHL, how's HD-DVD support is 2217a? I just rebuilt my machine and I'm going from PDVD 8.0.1513 to 2217a. Have you confirmed that the standard method works with this version? Thanks!

EDIT: It looks as though I can't go straight to 2217a. I'll see which latest patch works for me (of the ones I have).

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

SamuriHL, how's HD-DVD support is 2217a? I just rebuilt my machine and I'm going from PDVD 8.0.1513 to 2217a. Have you confirmed that the standard method works with this version? Thanks!

EDIT: It looks as though I can't go straight to 2217a. I'll see which latest patch works for me (of the ones I have).

As far as I know SamuriHL dumped PowerDVD8 and went back to PowerDVD7 awhile ago. He's now switched over to using Arcsoft TMT as his default player now, as well.

[SamuriHL]

I'll be honest...I haven't been using PowerDVD 8 in quite a while. And I certainly haven't tried to add HD DVD support to it in a while. I've basically moved on to TMT at this point. All I can say is try it. If I get a lot of reports of it not working, I may try and see what I can do about it.

[gwolfman]

As far as I know SamuriHL dumped PowerDVD8 and went back to PowerDVD7 awhile ago. He's now switched over to using Arcsoft TMT as his default player now, as well.

I'll be honest...I haven't been using PowerDVD 8 in quite a while. And I certainly haven't tried to add HD DVD support to it in a while. I've basically moved on to TMT at this point. All I can say is try it. If I get a lot of reports of it not working, I may try and see what I can do about it.

Thanks. Hows TMT working out for you so far? Would you recommend it over PDVD8 as of now?

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

Thanks. Hows TMT working out for you so far? Would you recommend it over PDVD8 as of now?

I like TMT a lot for BDs and have been using it instead of PowerDVD7 or PowerDVD8. I haven't really tested it with HD-DVDs. I did have an issue with SD DVDs that I need to experiment more with.

[SamuriHL]

Thanks. Hows TMT working out for you so far? Would you recommend it over PDVD8 as of now?

I've replaced my use of PowerDVD with it at this point. So yea, I like it quite a bit. I haven't done extensive testing with HD DVD's and did have one that wouldn't play, but, since building a new HTPC and updating to the latest build, I've had no problem at all. I really do like it quite a bit.

[fortebab1]

Looking for the 3.0 reoaded Power8. I have pm already

[rooter50]

mount image with daemon tools pro i have been playing blur ray on my computer with power dvd 8 and dameon tool pro