HD DVD Question

Is there a way to play a HD DVD on Vista. I purchased a movie without
realizing that it was in this format (which I know nothing about) and not
only does Media Center not seem to be able to play it but Explorer doesn't
seem to recognize that there is a disk in the DVD player. Sorry for my
ignorance on this subject but can anyone help?

Regards
Chris Saunders

"Chris Saunders" <> wrote in message
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> Is there a way to play a HD DVD on Vista. I purchased a movie without
> realizing that it was in this format (which I know nothing about) and not
> only does Media Center not seem to be able to play it but Explorer doesn't
> seem to recognize that there is a disk in the DVD player. Sorry for my
> ignorance on this subject but can anyone help?
>
> Regards
> Chris Saunders

Hi Chris,

You need a special HD DVD drive to play that type of DVD.

HTH

Martin

A regular HD DVD drive will also work.

"Martin" <> wrote in message
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> "Chris Saunders" <> wrote in message
> news:C8662144-9E1F-4EA2-B9C8-...
>> Is there a way to play a HD DVD on Vista. I purchased a movie without
>> realizing that it was in this format (which I know nothing about) and not
>> only does Media Center not seem to be able to play it but Explorer
>> doesn't seem to recognize that there is a disk in the DVD player. Sorry
>> for my ignorance on this subject but can anyone help?
>>
>> Regards
>> Chris Saunders
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> You need a special HD DVD drive to play that type of DVD.
>
> HTH
>
> Martin

[This followup was posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.general and
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In article <C8662144-9E1F-4EA2-B9C8->,
says...
> Is there a way to play a HD DVD on Vista. I purchased a movie without
> realizing that it was in this format (which I know nothing about) and not
> only does Media Center not seem to be able to play it but Explorer doesn't
> seem to recognize that there is a disk in the DVD player. Sorry for my
> ignorance on this subject but can anyone help?

HD-DVD's usually come in a red-edged case. Blu-Ray come in blue-edged
cases.

To read HD-DVD's, you need an HD-DVD drive. The same goes for Blu-Ray. A
standard DVD drive will not recognize either HD format.

Unless you want to buy a new drive (standalone or computer, both are
$$$$$) and have a powerful enough computer, try and return it. Even
though it is open, hopefully the stores will allow for that. Otherwise,
you have learned a lesson.

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Windows Vista has native support for HD DVD disk, as long as you have the
appropriate optical drive installed in your computer.
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"Chris Saunders" <> wrote in message
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> Is there a way to play a HD DVD on Vista. I purchased a movie without
> realizing that it was in this format (which I know nothing about) and not
> only does Media Center not seem to be able to play it but Explorer doesn't
> seem to recognize that there is a disk in the DVD player. Sorry for my
> ignorance on this subject but can anyone help?
>
> Regards
> Chris Saunders

First my thanks to all who replied.

If I purchase one of these HD DVD's will I also need a special monitor?
Sorry but I'm totally ignorant on this subject.

Regards
Chris Saunders

What ever pixel resolution that you monitor has is what you will get.
"Chris Saunders" <> wrote in message
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> First my thanks to all who replied.
>
> If I purchase one of these HD DVD's will I also need a special monitor?
> Sorry but I'm totally ignorant on this subject.
>
> Regards
> Chris Saunders

Are there any HD DVD computer drives?

All I have seen is Blu Ray player/recorders from Sony and Pioneer.


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"Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
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> What ever pixel resolution that you monitor has is what you will get.
> "Chris Saunders" <> wrote in message
> news:F590ED0D-8B62-4E39-8C5E-...
>> First my thanks to all who replied.
>>
>> If I purchase one of these HD DVD's will I also need a special monitor? Sorry
>> but I'm totally ignorant on this subject.
>>
>> Regards
>> Chris Saunders
>

"Cal Bear '66" <> wrote in message
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> Are there any HD DVD computer drives?

Yes....but the only ones I have seen are OEM installed in new computers.

I.E.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...OTC-GOOGLEBASE


"Telstar" <none@none> wrote in message
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> "Cal Bear '66" <> wrote in message
> news:4970C092-04F8-479B-AB58-...
>> Are there any HD DVD computer drives?
>
> Yes....but the only ones I have seen are OEM installed in new computers.
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