My HTPC components not BluRay compatible?

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Hi all, I'm pretty new in this PC world. I built an HTPC earlier this year because my laptop was reaching its age and I decided to build a system for my entertainment purposes (music, movies, pictures, etc).

I build this HTPC with the intention to watch bluray movies. However, I noticed recently when I tried to play bluray discs that I'm actually unable to. Using VLC player, I get the following error:

Blu-Ray error:
This Blu-Ray Disc needs a library for AACS decoding, and your system does not have it.
Your input can't be opened:
VLC is unable to open the MRL 'bluray:///E:/'. Check the log for details.

I've also tried using Corel WinDVD PRO 11 trial version but also unable to play the DVD.

I've downloaded CyberLink Adviser and ran the analysis and it said all my PC components pass except for the following:
Software Player : Not found (my Corel trial has expired)
Player Capability for Bonus View : No
Player Capability for BD Live : No
3D Display : M420SL No

I'm assuming those wouldn't affect my ability to play BluRay discs.

My HTPC build is this:

  • LIAN LI PC-V352B Black Aluminum MicroATX Desktop Case

    ASRock H77 Pro4-M LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

    Rosewill CAPSTONE-450-M 450W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD, ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92, SLI/CrossFire ...

    Intel Core i3-3225 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 55W Dual-Core Desktop Processor ...

    CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B

    Seagate Barracuda Green ST2000DL003 2TB 5900 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

    ASUS Black Blu-ray Drive SATA Model BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM

    Vizio M420SL tv via HDMI cable
I've been searching for solutions on my own for a couple of weeks but I'm not sure what to look for. I believe I've downloaded all the drivers correctly when setting up the PC.
If anyone can provide some insight, I would be sooo grateful!

Thanks!
Terry
 
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You need licensed blu ray playback software to play blu ray disks

VLC can play back blu rays with a codec pack , that doesnt actually install in VLC so its not technically making VLC illegal

Head to google and search
"bluray playback with vlc"

Ideally just buy some software that can play blurays and avoid the hassles
 
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First, Always nice to see someone using a Lian-Li case. my personal favorite for system builds.

Sony has a proprietary hold on Blu-Ray. That may change since it's becoming more of a standard, and many consumers are staring to complain of captivated audience or monopoly on the computer side of things. IE: first buy a required device, then have to buy software to use the device when there's no other alternative devices available.

So, in the future this issue may disappear. Until then, you'll have to purchase a software or codec pack for your Blu-Ray drive.
 
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Thanks for the responses!

When you guys mention software, are you referring to software such as Corel? Because the trial version did not allow me to play BluRay. Do you think they limit the trial version such that it will not allow BluRay playback?
 
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It's possible. Again, it's all based on Royalties to Sony. You'll want to do a search for good software. A recommended site to visit is videohelp.com as it has TONS of info related to anything regarding disc media, and players, burners, duplicators, etc.



SIDE RANT: This was a major reason why HD DVD was a better choice to Blu-Ray. Blu-Ray was heavily inflated in hype because Sony didn't want a reprise of what happened between Betamax vs. VHS. After under-the-table payouts and a financially draining political war of formats, Blu-Ray won from hiding painful truths about it's format. Now to have this technology, people will have to pay twice for it's use. Blu-Ray players & even the Sony game consoles are losses financially to Sony. Thus the jacked up pricing of it's media, and computer software royalties to help offset the costs. HD DVD didn't require anything special other than upgraded hardware for pressing, burning, and playing. It's format was fully vetted and functional with factual, and not theoretical numbers. Currently, Blu-Ray still hasn't been able to provide a stable multi-layer burning capability. There are dual layer Blu-Ray discs and burners, but it's a good thing that Blu-Ray is generally a re-writable media, even on dual-layer media. you may have to burn a few times until it works properly. Sadly, they touted having the ability to do 5, 7 and possibly 9 layer discs for BOTH read & write. Sony has now said that it may be several years away from even reaching 3-layers. The systems can read that many layers, but the technology to make more than 3 layers (even for pressed discs) is also not very stable. Here we are 5 years after HD DVD was retired as a format, and people are kicking themselves for making a poor decision to support Blu-Ray.
 
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Thanks Outlander. That's actually where I was confused. I read about the software and that it supports BluRay playback, but when I downloaded the trial, it did not allow me to play my BluRay disc. Maybe I will need to do some additional research. Any personal experiences with this would also be appreciated :)

Also, thanks Doramius for the website suggestion. I will have to check it out after I get home tomorrow!
 
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Oh! Would you happen to know whether obtaining the full-version of Corel resolved the issue for him or what other routes he took to resolve the issue?

Thanks.
 
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Purchasing a version that has Blu-Ray capability would work. Just make sure the version you purchase has the Blu-Ray capability. there are some softwares that have a pay-ware lite version that may not have the capability. Make sure you do your research. Not sure if you checked out videohelp.com, but there are several softwares you can do research on. Plus tons of people who have reviewed the software, so you can make sure you're getting the best video software that plays back Blu-Ray AND is easy & great to use.
 
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