[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Software to play Blu-Ray?

[Drew King]

Michael,

Here is what I found. I have a Blu-ray connected to my computer, but I 
don't use it to play movies. Don't have any to test with, otherwise I would.

*Is the disk commercially protected with DRM?* *Even with the library 
properly installed and configured, VLC will not work in this 
environment*. It is defense against people ripping movies off.

The Microsoft store has a free player that may work. Search for "Blu-ray 
Player Pro".

This website has a free player they claim works, and also several others 
that are commercial players. You'll likely need a commercial player, 
only I can't properly advise regarding which one.

https://windowsreport.com/blu-ray-movie-players/

If the disk is *not protected*, you can follow these instructions to add 
the proper library.

https://www.videolan.org/developers/libbluray.html

These websites have detailed instructions.

https://videoconverter.wondershare.com/vlc/use-vlc-to-play-blu-ray-movies.html

https://www.easefab.com/resource/play-blu-ray-with-vlc.html


Drew.

On 8/13/2022 1:05 PM, Michael Harris wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I got a USB3 Blu-Ray drive for my Windows 10 laptop, assuming I'd use 
> VLC to play the discs. The drive and VLC work fine for DVDs. But I 
> can't get the VLC add-ons for Blu-Ray to work. Thoughts? is there a 
> (free or inexpensive) package that will play Blu-Ray?
>
> Thanks as always,
> -- Michael Harris
>
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