Posted by TB on 01/08/07 16:45

"Impmon" wrote:
>>
>>It REALLY upsets me that I have to spend extra money on DVD players
>>that can circumvent region codes (my previous players still work
>>perfectly) and then I still can't play them on my computers. So any
>>help is highly appreciated.
>
> Computer DVD-ROM (and DVD burner) all have the region code lock to
> prevent people from using the PC to bypass the lock.
>
> Easiest way: buy a cheap DVD-ROM and set it to the region you want.
> Most DVD-ROM allows you to change region once or twice. So if you
> have one set to region 4 (Europe) and another on 1 (North America) you
> are covered.
>
> Depending on your drive model, there may be a firmware hack (easy way
> but not as easy as second drive) by doing a google for your drive
> model.
>
> There are also 3rd party software that works but I had a hard time
> using it when changing different region. YMMV

Just download DVD Region Free. Although it's 40 bucks, you'll never need
another product to circumvent region coding on a pc based dvd player.

http://www.dvdidle.com/dvd-region-free.htm

Works like a charm and runs descretely with most dvd software.

And if you're cheap and don't mind using hacked or illegal software, you can
easily find older versions of this software and similar region code busting
software for download on various hacker sites using a simple Google search.

T.B.

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