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Dell DVD Region code

  • 23-12-2003 2:44pm
    #1
    dod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 801 ✭✭✭


    I recently purchased a new super-duper Dell desktop. When you play a DVD it asks what region do you want to set the player to. It warns that you can only change the region code up to 5 times, and if you were to change the code a 5th time, that you would be stuck with that final region code selection for your DVD.

    Fine, easy to follow instructions. However, is there a way to overcome this '5 changes' restriction, or, better again, is there a way to make the DVD player 'regionless'?

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    krinpit
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭krinpit


    try region 0

    see http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdhacks.php for more


  • #3
    jonhate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 275 ✭✭jonhate


    There is a program called DVD-Region Free (dont have a link handy just google it!! :D) that should solve your problem because it sounds like a you have a dvd drive thats a RPC-2 drive.

    It works for my dvd rom drive.

    Hope that helps.


  • #4
    Makaveli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,503 ✭✭✭Makaveli


    If you give us the make and model number we might be able to help you more.


  • #5
    Mutant_Fruit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,943 ✭✭✭Mutant_Fruit


    Make and model are definately important. Usually new firmware can change rpc2 to rpc1 (which means its unlocked) I did this to mine.


  • #6
    PhoenixRising
    Closed Accounts Posts: 790 ✭✭✭PhoenixRising


    Follow the steps outlined in this article. http://www.digital-digest.com/dvd/articles/region.html. Worked a treat on my Dell. :)


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  • #7
    Stephen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    You can get the necessary firmware update for your drive from this site: http://www.firmware-flash.com (formerly http://www.firmware.fr.st )


  • #8
    Mutant_Fruit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,943 ✭✭✭Mutant_Fruit


    thats the site iwas looking for, but couldn't find. I highly recommend it. But as always, when flashing your drive, make a backup of the firmware that is in it first. Just in case.


  • #9
    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    I find www.rpc1.org the best one.....updated alot. I flashed my Pioneer A06 dvd writer and my Tosibia DVD drive to RPC-1.......a must if you buy DVDs online like me :)

    OT
    Recently, Blockbuster in the UK wanted to lobby against there being regions on all players. Good luck!


  • #10
    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    Originally posted by Mutant_Fruit
    But as always, when flashing your drive, make a backup of the firmware that is in it first. Just in case.

    Afaik most modern PC dvd drives have a "Safe mode" when flashing them goes tits up so it's usually foolproof.


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