New update for WinDVD 9.0 Plus Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

rdodolak · 01-10-2009, 05:33 PM

It looks like Corel slipped in an update for WinDVD 9.0 Plus Blu-ray. Once the update is installed the version will be B14.119C00.67214.

http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli...=1229440480658

As usual Corel isn't very forthcoming with info on what this update specifically fixes. However, they do list these two items:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corel

Compatibility Improvements

Improved Intel® GM45 support
Support for NVIDIA® GeForce® 9 Series mGPUs

I did a quick checkout and notice there still is no BD-Live support however it now supports Windows Aero (when playing a blu-ray it used to revert the OS to Windows Basic until the WinDVD app was closed). Most likely the update also includes enhanced compatibility with newer titles.

HDTV1080P · 01-12-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdodolak

It looks like Corel slipped in an update for WinDVD 9.0 Plus Blu-ray. Once the update is installed the version will be B14.119C00.67214.

http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli...=1229440480658

As usual Corel isn't very forthcoming with info on what this update specifically fixes. However, they do list these two items:

I did a quick checkout and notice there still is no BD-Live support however it now supports Windows Aero (when playing a blu-ray it used to revert the OS to Windows Basic until the WinDVD app was closed). Most likely the update also includes enhanced compatibility with newer titles.

Thanks for the information. I wish the Corel Automatic update would work. I just installed the Corel update you posted and Aero now is supported like you mentioned. It is currently the only BLU-RAY player that works with AERO. To bad no BD-LIVE support. I hardly use WinDVD 9.0 anymore since there is no BD-LIVE support.
Thanks again for the info.

rdodolak · 01-13-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

Thanks for the information. I wish the Corel Automatic update would work. I just installed the Corel update you posted and Aero now is supported like you mentioned. It is currently the only BLU-RAY player that works with AERO. To bad no BD-LIVE support. I hardly use WinDVD 9.0 anymore since there is no BD-LIVE support.
Thanks again for the info.

I was hoping for BD-Live when I saw the update but no such luck.

Hopefully BD-Live will be arriving soon (early 2009) ... well at least that's the timeframe Corel was targeting last summer.

hendra · 01-13-2009, 02:27 AM

It's odd that WinDVD 9 doesn't support BD-Live. I have older WinDVD BD 8 for VAIO and it supports BD-Live.

rdodolak · 01-13-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hendra

It's odd that WinDVD 9 doesn't support BD-Live. I have older WinDVD BD 8 for VAIO and it supports BD-Live.

OEM versions currently support BD-Live (including 9.0) but Corel hasn't released this feature for retail users. Corel made BD-live support available to OEM versions last summer.

hendra · 01-13-2009, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rdodolak

OEM versions currently support BD-Live (including 9.0) but Corel hasn't released this feature for retail users. Corel made BD-live support available to OEM versions last summer.

Usually, retail version gets more support than OEM. So, it is odd that Corel puts OEM ahead of retail version.

rdodolak · 01-13-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hendra

Usually, retail version gets more support than OEM. So, it is odd that Corel puts OEM ahead of retail version.

Most companies usually do, but unfortunately from my experience this is Corel we're talking about. Lets just say I was pissed when I found out ... especially after purchasing the retail version.

Anyway, here's a link to Corel's press release which discusses this.

http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli...=1219673192767

Sirandar · 01-20-2009, 04:59 AM

Update doesn't fix any of WinDVD's issues

CanadianKrazyMods · 01-21-2009, 06:29 PM

does this have support for HD-DVD?

jmkoch · 01-22-2009, 04:04 PM

Do any versions or updates of InterVideo WinDVD BD refuse to read BD+R or BD+RE, which are the blanc discs to which hobbyists or small commercial videographers burn the HD work they author?

Rojas · 02-09-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

Thanks for the information. I wish the Corel Automatic update would work. I just installed the Corel update you posted and Aero now is supported like you mentioned. It is currently the only BLU-RAY player that works with AERO. To bad no BD-LIVE support. I hardly use WinDVD 9.0 anymore since there is no BD-LIVE support.
Thanks again for the info.

well its about time we get Aero support this proves that it could be done Aero desktop and video overlay at the same time.

Now if only cyberlink would only reprogram PowerDVD to support Aero as well.

BluGamer · 02-09-2009, 08:17 PM

WTF is wrong with these patches? Whenever I try to apply one, it says it's not for my version. What the hell? I bought WinDVD 9 Plus, not anything inferior.

rdodolak · 02-10-2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BluGamer

WTF is wrong with these patches? Whenever I try to apply one, it says it's not for my version. What the hell? I bought WinDVD 9 Plus, not anything inferior.

I'm assuming you bought WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray since WinDVD 9 Plus doesn't have Blu-ray support? This latest update is only available for the Plus Blu-ray version.

Offender_Mullet · 03-14-2009, 02:21 AM

Another WinDVD9 Plus Blu-Ray update has just been released. Oh joy!

Link to March update.

note: Provides updates to support a more extensive list of blu-ray titles.

rdodolak · 03-14-2009, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

Another WinDVD9 Plus Blu-Ray update has just been released. Oh joy!

Link to March update.

note: Provides updates to support a more extensive list of blu-ray titles.

Thanks for the update! I noticed Corel posted two updates: one that says Plus w/ BD and another that says Pro w/ BD? The Pro version is 0.2 MB larger ...

http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli...=1207077511419

As far as I'm aware the only versions available are Standard, Plus, and Plus Blu-ray. Anyone have any ideas what the Pro w/ BD file might be?

EDIT: Still no BD-Live

Offender_Mullet · 03-14-2009, 03:06 AM

Good catch, I didn't notice that. As far as I know, Corel only has 3 versions of WinDVD 9. They are: Standard, Plus and Plus Blu-Ray, so download at your own risk.

I really want to try ArcSoft's Total Media Theater, buuuuut they removed the trial version from their website. Not sure if I want to drop $70 on software I haven't tried before (even though there are a lot of positive reviews).

Suntory_Times · 03-14-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

Good catch, I didn't notice that. As far as I know, Corel only has 3 versions of WinDVD 9. They are: Standard, Plus and Plus Blu-Ray, so download at your own risk.

I really want to try ArcSoft's Total Media Theater, buuuuut they removed the trial version from their website. Not sure if I want to drop $70 on software I haven't tried before (even though there are a lot of positive reviews).

I think TMT is by far the best piece of software for blu ray playback on a pc. I don't know if it is not allowed but if you would like I may be able to upload the trial set-up for you.

PeterTHX · 03-14-2009, 10:59 AM

CyberLink's PowerDVD 9 Ultra is now out.

Personally I've found it the best as far as features, compatibility and BD playback. Far greater file format support as well.

Offender_Mullet · 03-14-2009, 04:00 PM

You're comparing PowerDVD9 Ultra to ArcSoft, correct?

PeterTHX · 03-14-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

You're comparing PowerDVD9 Ultra to ArcSoft, correct?

Comparing to both Arcsoft and WinDVD.

01-20-2009, 04:59 AM	#8
Sirandar Member Member since:May 2008	Update doesn't fix any of WinDVD's issues Update doesn't fix any of WinDVD's issues

03-14-2009, 04:00 PM	#19
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	You're comparing PowerDVD9 Ultra to ArcSoft, correct? Last edited by Offender_Mullet; 03-14-2009 at 04:17 PM.

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