Daemon Tools V4.30.0301 stops PDVD8 playback

[Franklin]

Originally Posted by locoeng

The 'create dvd mds file' option in ImgBurn can be used to make an MDS for Blu-ray ISO images so that the new daemon tools shows the disc as DVD-ROM and not BD-ROM, therefore enabling PowerDVD to play them again. Powerdvd won't play BD-ROM without AACS and the new DT mounts v. large images (bigger than 4169920 sectors - the size of a DVD-9 disc) as BD-ROM rather than DVD-ROM as the previous version did. But if you make an MDS file where DT is told to say it's a DVD-ROM disc PowerDVD will play it just fine (assuming you mount the MDS and not the ISO of course).
ImgBurn isn't making an image as DVD/BD whatever, the ISO is always the same. The difference comes from mounting ISO's of different sizes (controlled by DT) or by the mounting of an MDS where the disc type is specified within it.

@supergoof

Glad you got it sorted

http://forum.slysoft.com/showpost.ph...2&postcount=13

Where is the setting in ImgBurn to make the MDS file label the iso as DVD-ROM?

[LIGHTNING UK!]

locoeng just referred me to this thread to save him acting as the middle man!

The 'Create DVD MDS File' feature always makes MDS files where DT will emulate a DVD-ROM disc. So basically you don't need to do anything, it just works.

[havnfun]

Originally Posted by LIGHTNING UK!

The 'Create DVD MDS File' feature always makes MDS files where DT will emulate a DVD-ROM disc. So basically you don't need to do anything, it just works.

Thanks LIGHTNING UK! for all your hard work.

So your saying that with our already created ISO's, that we just need to load up IMGBURN and do the "Create DVD MDS File" from a previously created ISO? Then when we run DT it thinks the BR ISO is a DVD and will run ok? That is awesome. I have been pulling out my hair trying to get BR ISO's to work with PDVD on my laptop that I had to rebuild. They used to work ok before and I couldn't figure out what I did to break things. Good to know it was DT. Seems like all the software companies are out to get us. Nice to know there are some good guys like Slysoft and LIGHTNING UK! that are looking out for us little guys who want to enjoy the HTPC experience.

[SManu]

now i can open my BR image with Windvd... so it's a good news for me
thanks again to SamuriHL for the great guide, i rip my BR with imageburn without anydvdhd... i use it only for playing
it works now with Windvd and Powerdvd like a charm

[tbessie]

Originally Posted by locoeng

The 'create dvd mds file' option in ImgBurn can be used to make an MDS for Blu-ray ISO images so that the new daemon tools shows the disc as DVD-ROM and not BD-ROM, therefore enabling PowerDVD to play them again. Powerdvd won't play BD-ROM without AACS and the new DT mounts v. large images (bigger than 4169920 sectors - the size of a DVD-9 disc) as BD-ROM rather than DVD-ROM as the previous version did. But if you make an MDS file where DT is told to say it's a DVD-ROM disc PowerDVD will play it just fine (assuming you mount the MDS and not the ISO of course).
ImgBurn isn't making an image as DVD/BD whatever, the ISO is always the same. The difference comes from mounting ISO's of different sizes (controlled by DT) or by the mounting of an MDS where the disc type is specified within it.

@supergoof

Glad you got it sorted

http://forum.slysoft.com/showpost.ph...2&postcount=13

I'm having the same problem - I'll try this, thanks!

- Tim

[rockon1]

I have this problem too,not being able to play blue-ray once ripped unless I leave copy protection. I'm using Windvd9. HDdvd are no problem so far. Try doing the .MDS thing still no go, not sure what I might be doing wrong. I've tried both daemon tools and Virtual clonedrive. I've used Imageburn to create .MDS file once the iso has been created with anydvdHD. The .MDS file ony ends up being a few k's big, is that correct or should it be the same as the original ISO file? Any ideas? Thanks

[Blazkowicz]

Please wait for a DT Update and/or use Virtual CloneDrive.

[rockon1]

Tried Virtual clonedrive, same thing.

[Adbear]

You have to remove DT and the SPTD that it installs as well otherwise you'll keep getting the errors

[rockon1]

Removed DT. Now whats the best way to remove SPTD. I'm running XP. Thanks for your help. New to all this HD ripping and mounting stuff.