Drive plays disc but doesn't see it - odd? - Blu-ray Forum

radium02 · 12-17-2008, 02:33 AM

Hey guys,

I got a Blu Ray drive for my PC. I can play the discs using PowerDVD. However, when I go to "My Computer," I cannot see or access the DVD by clicking on the drive.

How can I fix this? Is this normal?

Thanks!

McBain · 12-17-2008, 12:56 PM

Do you mean you can’t see a BD under XP?

Read: http://www.emedialive.com/articles/r...leid=11397#iid

dadkins · 12-17-2008, 03:22 PM

UDF reader should fix it.
My XP machine must have gotten it/one from one of the many Blu-ray software programs and applications it has.

You mean, it won't see the disc like this?

UDF reader. Get it.

radium02 · 12-18-2008, 04:50 PM

Where can I get this UDF Reader?

A simple Google search does not necessarily lead to me a downloadable file.

dadkins · 12-18-2008, 05:06 PM

Got mine through Roxio(Sonic) EMC 10(now 2009).

Here's mine:

Maybe one of these will work for you if you don't want to get Roxio EMC:

http://www.download.com/1770-20_4-0....form%3DWindows

radium02 · 12-18-2008, 08:57 PM

Thanks all! I fixed it by getting Ahead Nero 9. It's only $80 as a download on their website. After I installed it (which took a very very long time), and restarted, I can now see the contents of the disk and its label!

Finally!!

It comes with a whole bunch of other junk which I may use in a little bit.

Hope this helps others.

dadkins · 12-19-2008, 12:48 AM

Glad it has a UDF reader!

Happy Exploring!

12-17-2008, 02:33 AM	#1
radium02 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2008	Drive plays disc but doesn't see it - odd? Hey guys, I got a Blu Ray drive for my PC. I can play the discs using PowerDVD. However, when I go to "My Computer," I cannot see or access the DVD by clicking on the drive. How can I fix this? Is this normal? Thanks!

12-18-2008, 05:06 PM	#5
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Got mine through Roxio(Sonic) EMC 10(now 2009). Here's mine: Maybe one of these will work for you if you don't want to get Roxio EMC: http://www.download.com/1770-20_4-0....form%3DWindows Last edited by dadkins; 12-18-2008 at 05:27 PM.

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12-17-2008, 12:56 PM	#2
McBain Senior Member Member since:Oct 2006	Do you mean you can’t see a BD under XP? Read: http://www.emedialive.com/articles/r...leid=11397#iid

12-17-2008, 03:22 PM	#3
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	UDF reader should fix it. My XP machine must have gotten it/one from one of the many Blu-ray software programs and applications it has. You mean, it won't see the disc like this? UDF reader. Get it.

12-18-2008, 04:50 PM	#4
radium02 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2008	Where can I get this UDF Reader? A simple Google search does not necessarily lead to me a downloadable file.

12-18-2008, 08:57 PM	#6
radium02 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2008	Thanks all! I fixed it by getting Ahead Nero 9. It's only $80 as a download on their website. After I installed it (which took a very very long time), and restarted, I can now see the contents of the disk and its label! Finally!! It comes with a whole bunch of other junk which I may use in a little bit. Hope this helps others.

12-19-2008, 12:48 AM	#7
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Glad it has a UDF reader! Happy Exploring!

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