region code locked

[by_tor71]

I was wondering if anyone might know how to or even if you can reset a dvd drive region settings after it locked in the last code. I figured I would ask someone with more knowlege of these things before I pull the drive out and try to re-install it. Thanks by_tor71

 

[duthoy]

you can't reset that, unless you're going to do some exotic work on the drive
which drive do you use?

 

[technology-sponge]

the region code is written physically to the drives firmware chip.
there are several ways to reset the region code count

1)using the manufacturers unlock key, but this will only work for 4 times, so that 20 changes in total - unlikely ull hav access to this
2)reflash with a MODIFIED firmware - u can get hacks that multiregion the drive, don't use the official firmware as it preserves the code settings
3)desolder the cmos chip and replace with new one but then u might as well buy a new drive

dont bother wiping th os or reinstalling the drive, it wont work

 

[by_tor71]

thanks ddo you know where I can find the site or info to try the reflash or hacks to turn the drive in to a multiregion drive? thanks By_tor71

 

[duthoy]

repeat after me: g-o-o-g-l-e :twisted:

 

[Dade_0182]

How about this? Ok maybe not completely neccesary for that but I just love using it.

I don't bother to reset/change the drive at all. I use a program called DVD Region+CSS Free. Works like a charm.

 

[duthoy]

lol :lol:
i use anyDVD, works fine

 

[Dade_0182]

There are many ways around a problem like this. If there isn't a way to do something, someone will find or create a way. If there is one, someone will find an easier way. And thats the way it is.

My head hurts now...

 

[Assman]

use anydvd, it's the best. (blockbuster dvds :twisted: )