New PowerDVD Patch

[bingobill]

Update list:
Support nVidia GeForce 8500/8600 series hardware decoding
Support ATI X2000 series hardware decoding

Here (http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/download/patches_112_ENU.html)

This patch can only be installed on PowerDVD Ultra build 2605.

How do I determine the PowerDVD build number?

To find the build number information of PowerDVD, check the About dialog. The About dialog can be accessed by:

• Pressing keyboard combination key Ctrl+A
• Clicking CyberLink logo on the UI

When the About dialog is open, drag your mouse cursor to the user name field and click your mouse button.

The version and build number generally might look like "7.0.2414". The number "7" is the major version number; "0" is the secondary version number and "2414" stands for the build number. The build number is useful for determining if it is necessary to install a patch. If the build number of the patch program is larger than the one on your current program, then you may want to apply this patch to your current program.

[bachuka]

I tried installing this patch in vista and I'm getting error messages during the install. Anyone having this problem?

[SamuriHL]

Nope. Installed fine for me...

[James]

I tried installing this patch in vista and I'm getting error messages during the install. Anyone having this problem?

I can't install it on XP... :(

[SamuriHL]

Ohhh, good. Way to go Cyberlink. Making our lives better(tm). IDIOTS. :(

[bingobill]

I tried installing this patch in vista and I'm getting error messages during the install. Anyone having this problem?

Same here, on XP, typical, just bought myself a 8600GTS too :(

On the the other hand I just managed to source a Toshiba SD-H802A HD DVD-ROM Drive, been looking for ages for an internal drive, don't like things hanging off my HTPC, can finally get rid of the noisy XB360 drive.

Now i will have internal HD DVD and Blu-ray drives :)

[SamuriHL]

Am I the ONLY one who didn't get an error when installing this update?!?!?! How is that possible? I ALWAYS have problems! :D

[roog]

I can't install it on XP... :(

I installed it successfully on Vista 32. It still doesn't play 'Stomp the Yard' but at least now I get an error message that I'm reporting to Cyberlink as requested. If this doesn't get fixed soon I'm going to have to change my id from roog to stomp.

[willywonton]

Yep

Failed in XP with a couple of errors. Possibly to do with the "provenance" of the original install perhaps?

[colinhunt]

Yeah, I'm getting the Error 1334 during installation a couple of times, then finally a "Feature transfer error -1603 Fatal error during installation".

[bachuka]

I just found the solution. I found this at the cyberlink forum. It now installs fine. I could not do step 3 but it still worked.

"It's hard to install this patch.
You can check linkage.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10557909#post10557909
Or you can do below steps that support told me how to handle it.

1. Uninstall PDVD Ultra
2. Install Microsoft cleanup too and execute from "Start\all programs\WindowsInstaller Cleanup" To check if PDVD is on product list, If you can see PDVD in product list. Select PDVD and click "Remove" button to clean up PDVD.
Tool download link:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/9/d/e9d80355-7ab4-45b8-80e8-983a48d5e1bd/msicuu2.exe
3. Del the PDVD InstallShield folder. C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{6811xxx-xxx}
4. Reboot PC.
5. Install PDVD Ultra 7.3 then apply 2911 patch."

[James]

I just found the solution. I found this at the cyberlink forum. It now installs fine. I could not do step 3 but it still worked.

"It's hard to install this patch.
You can check linkage.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10557909#post10557909
Or you can do below steps that support told me how to handle it.

1. Uninstall PDVD Ultra
2. Install Microsoft cleanup too and execute from "Start\all programs\WindowsInstaller Cleanup" To check if PDVD is on product list, If you can see PDVD in product list. Select PDVD and click "Remove" button to clean up PDVD.
Tool download link:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/9/d/e9d80355-7ab4-45b8-80e8-983a48d5e1bd/msicuu2.exe
3. Del the PDVD InstallShield folder. C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{6811xxx-xxx}
4. Reboot PC.
5. Install PDVD Ultra 7.3 then apply 2911 patch."
Thanks a lot!

The good news: With this method I was able to install the patch.
The bad news: Blu-ray playback no longer works (not from disc or folder, has nothing to do with AnyDVD). HD DVD seems to work fine.

So I recommend to skip this "update". :(

[SamuriHL]

Spectacular...they broke stuff with an update. I'm highly surprised and shocked. sigh. :) My opinion of PowerDVD Ultra gets worse and worse with each "wonderful" update.

[bingobill]

Thanks a lot!

The good news: With this method I was able to install the patch.
The bad news: Blu-ray playback no longer works (not from disc or folder, has nothing to do with AnyDVD). HD DVD seems to work fine.

So I recommend to skip this "update". :(

FFS, what's the matter with these people?. Surely by now they they know about this Blu-ray problem, and yet the patch is still available for download.

Does the startup screen still say HD DVD and Blu-ray on it?

[RichB]

Thanks a lot!

The good news: With this method I was able to install the patch.
The bad news: Blu-ray playback no longer works (not from disc or folder, has nothing to do with AnyDVD). HD DVD seems to work fine.

So I recommend to skip this "update". :(

Do you think they were trying to block playback of BD rips or are they just incompetent?

- Rich

[bingobill]

Well, I got it all working now, Blu-ray also.

1. I did the cleanup operation as described above.

2. Installed THIS VERSION (http://isales.gocyberlink.com/download/CS_Dept/PowerDVD/CyberLink.2605b_TaRe2_MSI_DVD061206-02.exe) User name: PowerDVD Password: L7uF6366

3. Installed this version CyberLinkPowerDVDUltra.exe, This is the one with the blue 'Ultra' flash on the startup screen, sorry don't have a link to this, I have it stored on my PC.

4. Installed the patch with no errors.

This is what I end up with

PowerDVD Ultra(7.3)
7.3.2605.0
UI: 2911
DShow 2911(EVR_LOGO)

[colinhunt]

... never mind, others had already reported the issues.

[colinhunt]

Well, I got it all working now, Blu-ray also.
Thanks for the info, I'll give it a try.

[James]

Do you think they were trying to block playback of BD rips or are they just incompetent?

- Rich

As I cannot play original Blu-ray discs on HDCP compliant hardware without AnyDVD even running - I would believe the latter is the case. ;)

[colinhunt]

3. Installed this version CyberLinkPowerDVDUltra.exe, This is the one with the blue 'Ultra' flash on the startup screen, sorry don't have a link to this, I have it stored on my PC.
Could you provide some more info about this one?

[bingobill]

Could you provide some more info about this one?


The link to it was posted on this forum somewhere.

BTW, with this version the mouse dissappears automatically on HD stuff, before it was always visible and I had to move it to the edge of the screen.

[RichB]

Well, I got it all working now, Blu-ray also.


I did the same thing. I wonder why James and I cannot play Blu-Ray disks or rips?

- Rich

[bingobill]

Well, I got it all working now, Blu-ray also.

1. I did the cleanup operation as described above.

2. Installed THIS VERSION (http://isales.gocyberlink.com/download/CS_Dept/PowerDVD/CyberLink.2605b_TaRe2_MSI_DVD061206-02.exe) User name: PowerDVD Password: L7uF6366

3. Installed this version CyberLinkPowerDVDUltra.exe, This is the one with the blue 'Ultra' flash on the startup screen, sorry don't have a link to this, I have it stored on my PC.

4. Installed the patch with no errors.

This is what I end up with

PowerDVD Ultra(7.3)
7.3.2605.0
UI: 2911
DShow 2911(EVR_LOGO)

Well, 1st attempt I did 1, 2 and 4, that gave me the Blu-ray problem so then I did the 3 and then the patch again. I know it sounds long winded but it didn't take long really.

Dunno why they just don't give users access to the new complete install file.

[SamuriHL]

Dunno why they just don't give users access to the new complete install file.

I thought we established already that they're a bunch of idiots. :D I've been a loyal PowerDVD fan up until this release. After spending 100 bucks on it, I can honestly say I truly hate this version. Every patch you think to yourself "ok, maybe they finally got it right." And then, we get these kinds of experiences. It's ridiculous. I don't find it amusing in the least that a product so ridiculously expensive has had SO many problems.

[RichB]

Well, 1st attempt I did 1, 2 and 4, that gave me the Blu-ray problem so then I did the 3 and then the patch again. I know it sounds long winded but it didn't take long really.


3. Installed this version CyberLinkPowerDVDUltra.exe, This is the one with the blue 'Ultra' flash on the startup screen, sorry don't have a link to this, I have it stored on my PC.

Dunno why they just don't give users access to the new complete install file.

Is the step 3 "CyberLinkPowerDVDUltra.exe" the version that you downloaded in step 2 or a different version?

thanks,

Rich

[bingobill]

different, this is the only version i've had that gives the blue 'Ultra' logo on the screen.

To sum up and try and save confusion, using my list above this is the order i did it

1, 2, 4, 3, 4 :)

[roog]

I thought we established already that they're a bunch of idiots. :D I've been a loyal PowerDVD fan up until this release. After spending 100 bucks on it, I can honestly say I truly hate this version. Every patch you think to yourself "ok, maybe they finally got it right." And then, we get these kinds of experiences. It's ridiculous. I don't find it amusing in the least that a product so ridiculously expensive has had SO many problems.

Amen!

I suggest that everyone register their complaints to Cyberlink.

Any lawyers out there? How about a Class Action suit against Cyberlink in the US?

[roog]

I've given up for now!

Under Vista 32, I tried the Cyberstink provided procedure and I can play HD DVD titles but not Blu-ray.

Now I'm going to the extreme! I'm going to reinstall Vista and try again from scratch!

[Slinger07]

Why cant they just release a single update .EXE to take care of this problem instead of going through all this jazz?

You dont necessarily need this new patch unless you have a GeForce 8500/8600 or ATI X2000 anyways..right?

[Ajax]

Due to the overwhelming popularity of consumers finding a way around these stupid copy protection attempts you would think that some one in power would grow a brain and finally say enough is enough...

The resin they keep upgrading power DVD to the latest but not the greatest is because the movie industry (ie MPAA) has there hand up Powerdvd @ss...

Like some type of F*ck puppet they comply and have to lock in stern on there prices... They have to charge more because of the copy patten holders don't pay and wont pay for what the get as far a a new copy protection device... Its almost like there educated but have lost there intelligence...

The whole proprietary rights crap is a joke and they know it but the resin it exist is because they have to alienate some one when they file there taxes...

The movie keeps reporting record loss and therefore avoids the tax man...
Because loss is unpreventable in business the corporations have found a way to use that as a bend to escape all tax related locks...

Now I own a business fixing computers but have seen that if My losses were equal to or grater then the tax owed I didn't have to pay them...

So I know that that's the game they have been playing for the last 20 years and it is sick but WTF are you going to do about it...

The only way your going to get a good working software is to open source a HD/Bluray-DVD paying software... Open the corporate code and expose it all over the net... making there proprietary rights just a feather light as they are...

Amen!

I suggest that everyone register their complaints to Cyberlink.

Any lawyers out there? How about a Class Action suit against Cyberlink in the US?


As far as this idea goes the software vendor isn't the problem it is the MPAA that the problem lies...
So yes a class action law suit would work but only if you could get a petition signed by half or more of the people who use said software's that are mind controlled by the MPAA... in the end you will be suing the MPAA ...

(binding arbitration is a bitch that's why you need the signatures)

So use this method to bring the giant to its knees...

I think that some one should contact the EFF if they are serious about suing the MPAA...

[James]

Not if you don't want to play movies with the latest protection scheme.
If you have AnyDVD HD running, you can use old player software with new movies, because AnyDVD HD *removes* the protection. :D

BTW, I gave up on the new PowerDVD patch, as the most popular bugs (where are the HD HDVD "A, B, C + D" remote keys?) still aren't fixed.

[colinhunt]

Well, 1st attempt I did 1, 2 and 4, that gave me the Blu-ray problem so then I did the 3 and then the patch again. I know it sounds long winded but it didn't take long really.
Spent way too much time last night searching & browsing the site for download link to that .exe, but no success. Help appreciated. Cheers.

[bingobill]

This was posted over on avsforum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10566484), evidently this is the full version and not a patch. Cyberlink still recommend a full uninstall and clean up.

http://isales.gocyberlink.com/download/CS_Dept/PowerDVD/CyberLink.2911_EVR_Logo_DVD070424-01.exe

User name: PowerDVD
Password: L7uF6366

EDIT: Installed and everything seems to be working including Blu-ray, indeed it is the full version :)

[roog]

I've given up for now!

Under Vista 32, I tried the Cyberstink provided procedure and I can play HD DVD titles but not Blu-ray.

Now I'm going to the extreme! I'm going to reinstall Vista and try again from scratch!

Reinstalled Vista 32, installed AnyDVD HD 6.1.5.1, then did a clean install of files 'CyberLink.2605b_TaRe2_MSI_DVD061206-02.exe' and then 'CyberLink.2911_EVR_Logo_DVD070424-02.exe' but I still can't play Blu-ray!

As Florida would say "Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn!!!!".

I'm not giving up though! More to follow......

[bingobill]

Reinstalled Vista 32, installed AnyDVD HD 6.1.5.1, then did a clean install of files 'CyberLink.2605b_TaRe2_MSI_DVD061206-02.exe' and then 'CyberLink.2911_EVR_Logo_DVD070424-02.exe' but I still can't play Blu-ray!

As Florida would say "Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn!!!!".

I'm not giving up though! More to follow......

Did you not see my post above ? :)

[roog]

Did you not see my post above ? :)

I was just reporting on what I've done so far!

I just downloaded from your latest link, and I'm getting ready to try it now!

You're a great resource!

I'll let you know what happens.

roog

[roog]

This was posted over on avsforum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10566484), evidently this is the full version and not a patch. Cyberlink still recommend a full uninstall and clean up.

http://isales.gocyberlink.com/download/CS_Dept/PowerDVD/CyberLink.2911_EVR_Logo_DVD070424-01.exe

User name: PowerDVD
Password: L7uF6366

EDIT: Installed and everything seems to be working including Blu-ray, indeed it is the full version :)

bingobill, you're the man!

The full version got me back in the Blu-ray game.

All Blu-ray titles I've tried, except for the cursed 'Stomp the Yard', are working.

FYI, I uninstalled the previous 2605b/2911 version first and then deleted the files that referenced Cyberslink in the 'C:/Program Files/InstallShield Information' directory.

Just so others will know, to find them, I opened the directories there and looked at the various files by opening them with notepad. I searched for Cyberlink and if I found a reference to it I deleted that directory.

Kudos and many thanks!

roog

[SuperGoof]

...I uninstalled the previous 2605b/2911 version first...

Has anyone else noticed that shortcuts from the Start Menu which were outside folders gone during this process?

[bingobill]

Has anyone else noticed that shortcuts from the Start Menu which were outside folders gone during this process?

Yes, bloody annoying that it does this :mad: I can't even remember what was there :confused:

[James]

As far as this idea goes the software vendor isn't the problem it is the MPAA that the problem lies...

You can blame the MPAA for a lot of things, but it isn't the fault of the MPAA if Cyberlink is unable to make working software.

[colinhunt]

This was posted over on avsforum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10566484), evidently this is the full version and not a patch. Cyberlink still recommend a full uninstall and clean up.

http://isales.gocyberlink.com/download/CS_Dept/PowerDVD/CyberLink.2911_EVR_Logo_DVD070424-01.exe

User name: PowerDVD
Password: L7uF6366

EDIT: Installed and everything seems to be working including Blu-ray, indeed it is the full version :)
Excellent! You da man! :bowdown:

[colinhunt]

Has anyone else noticed that shortcuts from the Start Menu which were outside folders gone during this process?
Yes! I noticed it, too. I thought my mind is playing tricks, but apparently it's really happening. Nice work, Cyberlink... not!

[SuperGoof]

... it isn't the fault of the MPAA if Cyberlink is unable to make working software.

"We all make mistakes" ((c) LOST)

I wouldn't criticize Cyberlink too much. The current situation is that PowerDVD is the only program in the world which allows you to watch unencrypted HD content produced by AnyDVD with all the features it has. If Cyberlink takes an offence, it might dive in to AACS LA pressure and pull this functionality from PowerDVD. What we will have to do then?

BTW, the same reasoning applies to Slysoft too.

[James]

This was posted over on avsforum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10566484), evidently this is the full version and not a patch. Cyberlink still recommend a full uninstall and clean up.

http://isales.gocyberlink.com/download/CS_Dept/PowerDVD/CyberLink.2911_EVR_Logo_DVD070424-01.exe

User name: PowerDVD
Password: L7uF6366

EDIT: Installed and everything seems to be working including Blu-ray, indeed it is the full version :)
Yes, this works. But hardware deinterlacing doesn't work anymore with NVidia 7xxxx cards, so I reverted back to the older version.

[RichB]

This was posted over on avsforum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10566484), evidently this is the full version and not a patch. Cyberlink still recommend a full uninstall and clean up.

http://isales.gocyberlink.com/download/CS_Dept/PowerDVD/CyberLink.2911_EVR_Logo_DVD070424-01.exe

User name: PowerDVD
Password: L7uF6366

EDIT: Installed and everything seems to be working including Blu-ray, indeed it is the full version :)

Thanks BingoBill. This works great on my 8500GT. Superman menus work now!
Jaggies are gone with Hardware Acceleration enabled. BD's plays.

Awesome!

- Rich

[Anim8]

After uninstalling the old one it removed half my start menu so could some one please goto:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
(Note I don't need the shortcuts under Programs in that folder)

And copy the shortcut links and put them in a zip and host somewhere. As I seem to now have no link to Media Center and so on under the start menu. Can't seem to be able to find where to run it :S

Need the links from Vista Ultimate ( 32 Bit if it matters )

Thanks

[roog]

After uninstalling the old one it removed half my start menu so could some one please goto:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
(Note I don't need the shortcuts under Programs in that folder)

And copy the shortcut links and put them in a zip and host somewhere. As I seem to now have no link to Media Center and so on under the start menu. Can't seem to be able to find where to run it :S

Need the links from Vista Ultimate ( 32 Bit if it matters )

Thanks

It happened to me too! Luckily, I haven't lost anything under Windows that I use, so I don't care too much.

Isn't Cyberlink wonderful!

[SuperGoof]

After uninstalling the old one it removed half my start menu so could some one please goto:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
(Note I don't need the shortcuts under Programs in that folder)

And copy the shortcut links and put them in a zip and host somewhere. As I seem to now have no link to Media Center and so on under the start menu. Can't seem to be able to find where to run it :S

Need the links from Vista Ultimate ( 32 Bit if it matters )

Thanks

This shows the list of programs which are in Start Menu by default:

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/showcase/winvista_rtm_homepre_04.jpg

You will have to find programs yourself though.

I'm going to do the same when I have some time.

[Anim8]

This shows the list of programs which are in Start Menu by default:

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/showcase/winvista_rtm_homepre_04.jpg

You will have to find programs yourself though.

I'm going to do the same when I have some time.

Thanks,

I don't need them any more I asked one of my friends to send them to me :)

For anyone else that needs the links in the start menu due to PowerDVD removing them.
Link 1: http://rapidshare.com/files/32147843/Vista_Start_menu.zip
Link 2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=72QF7VE3

They go to X:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

[bingobill]

Can some please tell me what the A B C D buttons for HD DVD are supposed to do? I notice James keeps saying they are missing from PDVD.

[roog]

Can some please tell me what the A B C D buttons for HD DVD are supposed to do? I notice James keeps saying they are missing from PDVD.

Open PowerDVD Ultra, then right click and select 'Configuration', then click on 'Help', then click on the '+' to expand the 'Introduction' section, then click on the '+' to expand the 'The PowerDVD Program' section, and then click on 'HD DVD Hotkeys and Funcions'.

BTW, if I'm right, no one said that they required the 'Alt' key.

cheers,

roog

P.S. - Under PDVDU 2911, I tried the keys straight out. 'A' magnifies, 'B' sets a bookmark (but bookmarks are greyed out on the configuration menu), and 'C' and 'D' seem to have no effect. 'Alt' plus 'B', 'C', and 'D' work as advertised, but I haven't yet found a title where 'Alt' plus 'A' can be tested.

[bingobill]

Open PowerDVD Ultra, then right click and select 'Configuration', then click on 'Help', then click on the '+' to expand the 'Introduction' section, then click on the '+' to expand the 'The PowerDVD Program' section, and then click on 'HD DVD Hotkeys and Funcions'.

BTW, if I'm right, no one said that they required the 'Alt' key.

cheers,

roog

Thanks roog

So are you saying James is wrong and they are actually working? I suposed the features must be on the HD DVD to be able to use them anyway.

I only have Batman Begins so can't really test. Anyway I have now programed the keys into my imon remote as 1 2 3 4.

[James]

Open PowerDVD Ultra, then right click and select 'Configuration', then click on 'Help', then click on the '+' to expand the 'Introduction' section, then click on the '+' to expand the 'The PowerDVD Program' section, and then click on 'HD DVD Hotkeys and Funcions'.

BTW, if I'm right, no one said that they required the 'Alt' key.

cheers,

roog
No, these are not the keys everyone is looking for. The missing are the keys A,B,C & D on the HD DVD remote control. They are required for interactivity features, or scene bokmarking.
If I remember correctly, PowerDVD 7.1 had them on ALT+CTRL A, ALT+CTRL B, ALT+CTRL C & ALT+CTRL D
Since PowerDVD 7.3 the keys stopped working. :(

[roog]

Thanks roog

So are you saying James is wrong and they are actually working? I suposed the features must be on the HD DVD to be able to use them anyway.

I only have Batman Begins so can't really test. Anyway I have now programed the keys into my imon remote as 1 2 3 4.

No, I was just saying what I've been able to do.

I just updated my previous post with the following:

P.S. - Under PDVDU 2911, I tried the keys straight out. 'A' magnifies, 'B' sets a bookmark (but bookmarks are greyed out on the configuration menu), and 'C' and 'D' seem to have no effect. 'Alt' plus 'B', 'C', and 'D' work as advertised, but I haven't yet found a title where 'Alt' plus 'A' can be tested.

Also, I was using Batman Begins to test.

[bingobill]

P.S. - Under PDVDU 2911, I tried the keys straight out. 'A' magnifies, 'B' sets a bookmark (but bookmarks are greyed out on the configuration menu), and 'C' and 'D' seem to have no effect. 'Alt' plus 'B', 'C', and 'D' work as advertised, but I haven't yet found a title where 'Alt' plus 'A' can be tested.

I must agree with you a straight A or B does work as you say on Batman Begins, I was able to zoom and bookmark and then view those bookmarks from the interactive menu.

EDIT: This from the HD-A1 manual

Use these buttons as indicated by the video display during HD DVD disc playback.
Depending on the disc contents, the functions of each button may differ.

[roog]

I must agree with you a straight A or B does work as you say on Batman Begins, I was able to zoom and bookmark and then view those bookmarks from the interactive menu.

EDIT: This from the HD-A1 manual

Use these buttons as indicated by the video display during HD DVD disc playback.
Depending on the disc contents, the functions of each button may differ.

I didn't understand that the A, B, C, and D keys referred to a Toshiba remote. I didn't go the HD DVD player route, nor the Blu-ray one either, so I can't really relate to them.

Personally, I've given up on using a remote with a PC since I purchased a Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000. It comes with a mouse, but you don't need it because the mouse functions are built into the keyboard. It's very lightweight and it fits very comfortably in both hands. I find it easier to use than a computer remote control and because it's bluetooth it works just as far away as a remote.

[bingobill]

I've given up on remotes since I purchased a Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000. It comes with a mouse, but you don't need it because the mouse functions are built into the keyboard. It's very lightweight and I find it easier to use than a computer remote control. It's bluetooth so it works as far away as a remote.

I have an SBC keyboard with mouse functions which is very good and I use when something needs to be configured but the imon remote is excellent as an everyday DVD remote, it's so configureable, you can add commands very easily for any programme as long as that programme has keyboard shortcuts.

[roog]

I have an SBC keyboard with mouse functions which is very good and I use when something needs to be configured but the imon remote is excellent as an everyday DVD remote, it's so configureable, you can add commands very easily for any programme as long as that programme has keyboard shortcuts.

I tried the remote route first and I looked at the imon before I bought the MWED 7000. The reason I prefer the MWED 7000 is I don't lose any functionality. Performing a string search for a movie across a network with multiple computers is atrocious using a remote. The MWED 7000 is also unbeatable for using my HDTV+PC from 15 feet away in my easy chair.

[jp2]

I think he was referring to u-control. They seem to work with my keyboard at least on kingkong. Just hitting the "A" toggles u-control on and off. "B" adds a bookmark to the current scene. etc. I still have not applied the latest patch. I have a 7900gs card and i would like to leave well enough alone for now!
jp

[James]

No, I was just saying what I've been able to do.

I just updated my previous post with the following:

P.S. - Under PDVDU 2911, I tried the keys straight out. 'A' magnifies, 'B' sets a bookmark (but bookmarks are greyed out on the configuration menu), and 'C' and 'D' seem to have no effect. 'Alt' plus 'B', 'C', and 'D' work as advertised, but I haven't yet found a title where 'Alt' plus 'A' can be tested.

Also, I was using Batman Begins to test.

Wow, I have give 2911 another try. If the "Remote buttons" would work --- great!

[overmind]

i still cant get the 2911 full edition to work on vista 64. I think Cyberlink tweaked something so it doesnt install on vista 64 anymore :(

Oh well, I won't be using PowerDVD to play my HD content anymore. Nero does a decent job of playing ripped blu-ray /hd-dvd so I'll just use them from now on....too much of a hassle with PDVD:disagree:

[bingobill]

i still cant get the 2911 full edition to work on vista 64. I think Cyberlink tweaked something so it doesnt install on vista 64 anymore :(

see my post here http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=3554

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

This isn't specifically about the new patch but I did have to laugh. The humour is sad but...

I just received an email from CyberLink today. I'm an existing customer for numerous years now. I'm still using PowerDVD 7 Deluxe. Well, I got a lovely email about PowerDVD 7 Ultra being on sale! Joy joy!

Now remember I already own PowerDVD 7 Deluxe. Well, they are willing to sell me PowerDVD 7 Ultra for a whopping 10 USD off. Yes, I can now purchase PowerDVD 7 Ultra for the low low price of 89.95 USD. Shocking. Simply astounding! Forget about the fact that I already gave them how much money and they won't give me an upgrade discount... nope, I get to save 10 USD. Considering all the problems they've had with PowerDVD 7 Ultra I'm amazed they're actually even doing this.

Now there's a deal if I ever saw one.

I can't wait until TheaterTek has HD and BR support.

[deandob]

DrinkLyeAndDie,

Is this a special offer that you activate through a link emailed to you, as Cyberlink does not have this special up on their site?

[boyroman]

I have been using PowerDVD ultra until yesterday when I tried to install the new patch:doh: The installation crashed and the application was not working - so I tried to unistall it, but failed again. I tried all recommended steps (edit register, installshield, specialised software), but when I try to re-install powerDVD I receive a message "there is an old version of powerDVD on your PC , click Yes to unistall it first" . When I click "yes" the installation stops - no software installed. I run Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit). So I am stuck - unable to reinstall the programme because somewhere in the system there sre some pieces of older installation . I only do not know where and no cleaning tool do not help. I tried to use the same installation file on my other PC (XP Home) - no problem. Any idea ? Thanks.

Roman

[DrinkLyeAndDie]

DrinkLyeAndDie,

Is this a special offer that you activate through a link emailed to you, as Cyberlink does not have this special up on their site?

It's in the CyberLink May 2007 eNews letter (http://www.cyberlink.com/english/newsletter/2007/NL0705.jsp).

[Curtis]

I have been using PowerDVD ultra until yesterday when I tried to install the new patch:doh: The installation crashed and the application was not working - so I tried to unistall it, but failed again. I tried all recommended steps (edit register, installshield, specialised software), but when I try to re-install powerDVD I receive a message "there is an old version of powerDVD on your PC , click Yes to unistall it first" . When I click "yes" the installation stops - no software installed. I run Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit). So I am stuck - unable to reinstall the programme because somewhere in the system there sre some pieces of older installation . I only do not know where and no cleaning tool do not help. I tried to use the same installation file on my other PC (XP Home) - no problem. Any idea ? Thanks.

Roman

I replied to this on your avsforum post on the same request. Posting here in case anyone else is having trouble:

Did you run the MS cleanup utility to ensure there were no more PowerDVD entries? http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/9/d/e9d80355-7ab4-45b8-80e8-983a48d5e1bd/msicuu2.exe

See the Cyberlink support reply here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10568337&&#post10568337

[Rathbone80]

I have been using PowerDVD ultra until yesterday when I tried to install the new patch:doh: The installation crashed and the application was not working - so I tried to unistall it, but failed again. I tried all recommended steps (edit register, installshield, specialised software), but when I try to re-install powerDVD I receive a message "there is an old version of powerDVD on your PC , click Yes to unistall it first" . When I click "yes" the installation stops - no software installed. I run Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit). So I am stuck - unable to reinstall the programme because somewhere in the system there sre some pieces of older installation . I only do not know where and no cleaning tool do not help. I tried to use the same installation file on my other PC (XP Home) - no problem. Any idea ? Thanks.

Roman

I also had this problem several times. I had to search the registry in regedit and delete every entry related to PowerDVD or Cyberlink (and there are a lot of them!). Then it worked again.

I haven't tried the MS Tool yet.

[James]

i still cant get the 2911 full edition to work on vista 64. I think Cyberlink tweaked something so it doesnt install on vista 64 anymore :(

Oh well, I won't be using PowerDVD to play my HD content anymore. Nero does a decent job of playing ripped blu-ray /hd-dvd so I'll just use them from now on....too much of a hassle with PDVD:disagree:

Nero Showtime? You must be kidding. It doesn't play Blu-ray BDMV (no problem for me), but it hardly plays HD DVD without tearing or stutter. IMHO completely unusable.

EDIT:
As buggy as PowerDVD Ultra 7.3 might be (HD DVD subtitles anyone?), it is the only player that delivers good picture & audio quality.

[Galileo2000]

As buggy as PowerDVD Ultra 7.3 might be (HD DVD subtitles anyone?), it is the only player that delivers good picture & audio quality.

Except there is no way in hell I can make it to work on my Asus P5B Deluxe with nvidia 7600 GT and any nvidia drivers.

PDVD HD 6.5 works beatifully as we speak.

I tried to install the latest full version on the totally clean system. No dice. Either black screen or reboot. Yes, REBOOT!

Using instructions from this thread from Cyberlink TS removed 7.3 and reinstalled 6.5. Everything is fine.

7.3 works fine on my second Abit F-I90HD HTPC with Radeon 1250 built-in.

Am I missing something?

Edit: my system has nvidia PCI-E 7600GT and nvidia PCI M4000 at the same time. I need to run 3 monitors from this HTPC. This is probably the root of the problem.

[boyroman]

I replied to this on your avsforum post on the same request. Posting here in case anyone else is having trouble:

Did you run the MS cleanup utility to ensure there were no more PowerDVD entries? http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/9/d/e9d80355-7ab4-45b8-80e8-983a48d5e1bd/msicuu2.exe

See the Cyberlink support reply here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10568337&&#post10568337

I tried every recommended solution , contacted Cyberlink and even Microsoft and the result was : reinstall Vista Upgrade , but use CLEAN installation (without programmes) and re-install again every other programme. Fortunatelly I did not have many programmes installed on my HTPC. Clearly there is a problem with upgrading Vista from XP when PowerDVD is installed in XP. It took me over three hours anyway, but not now (at least) my PowerDVD works

[hanschke]

i have tried these solutions too and u can believe me build 2911 dont work for me too. Older work under x64 Vista

[roog]

i have tried these solutions too and u can believe me build 2911 dont work for me too. Older work under x64 Vista

Knowing Cyberlink, it was probably an accident that it worked in the first place!

[hanschke]

i will wait for answer. the activation email i dont get after the registering there too :(