Which would be the best free software for Windows 8.1 that support Blu-Ray?
1377988
The nature of the Blu Ray HDCP beast is that key packs are ever changing to combat piracy. Long story short there is currently no free playback codec that works well enough to be a full time solution. I use Win DVD 11, it comes with a 30 day free trial and was about 33.99$ USD as an upgrade from the demo. It works perfectly fine and they just released a new keypack update.
635625
Yes...ish. For data and DVD disks no problem. Mac doesn't like Blu-ray though. You will have to download software (Macgo is the only one I can find that is reliable) or use hacks with free VLC and DVDFab that are complicated and don't always work, at least for me.
1478467
It does not come packaged with software for blu ray playback. It only has basic burning software included. You have to buy extra software for playback.
1715236
There is free software to download for blu-ray players. Just google and look for the compatible software for your LG. My LG works great and that is what I did.
640115
I got it to read DVDs and CDs after a week of frustration. Win 8.1 Pro 64bit had installed it twice with the 2006 Microsoft DVD/CD driver with both instances hidden in Device Manager showing both as not connected. I uninstalled both and rebooted it reinstalled and is working now. I haven't tried burning anything or playing Blu Ray disks. I've seen in some forums that Win 8 doesn't provide software for viewing Blu Ray and that you need a third party app.
1176352
I just upgraded to Windows 8.1 which was the reason I purchased two Pioneer Blu Ray burners. Yes it works very well with Windows 8.1.
901366
It does not come with software to play movies. Software to play blu-ray movies is not free, so you'll have to buy that elsewhere. There are several products on the market. Reading a data disc does not require software and that'll work through Windows/Linux/whatever without any additional software. So if you're using this for data discs then you'll be fine. (To be fair, VLC can play Blu-ray movies and is free, but it requires installing a 3rd party addon and if you have to ask the question then you probably won't be successful doing it. So just expect that you'll need to buy software to play movies.)
35899
Your download must be corrupted. You can download and burn it again. It has to be burned as ISO image and I read in some forums that some have problems if burned with Windows Vista. Also, version 1.8 is available now. If you can run a cable from your router to the Blu ray player, internet update is the best way to go. I hope this helps.
82687
I installed this in Win 7 SP1 with no issues. It didn't come with any software as a bare bones drive. If your having issues, the I would suggest going to the lightscribe web site and download the latest drivers for your OS if your having lightscribe burning issues. I didn't need any blu-ray software either.
171053
Using it on Windows 8.1 64bit perfectly fine. ALTHOUGH - if you decide to use BD-RE (re writable) discs, use the included software to erase them. Programs like ImgBurn, Nero cant seem to perform a quick erase on BD-RE correctly. The included Cyberlink burn software seems to do quick erase fine though.
738043
This one doesnt come with any software, however i recommend powerdvd from cyberlink. Its the best software for blu ray playback ATM. As far as burnable discs, i recommend either optical quantum or memorex from newegg.com. Cyberlink power2go is a good burning program.
2161007
Yes, it will work with MS Windows 8.1. If you wish to use it for 3D Blu-Ray viewing, you'll need the appropriate video card, sound hardware, and 3D playback software. CyberLink PowerDVD 14 Ultra works with MS Windows 8.1, but check system requirements first.
308891
I cant confirm, as I havent tried to burn a Blu Ray disk. But I would be surprised if it required additional software to burn one. Then again, I was surprised to find it didnt come with Microsoft Office. Sorry I couldnt be of more help.
2191583
You can install windows 7. I recommend updating the ram to 2GB beforehand. The unit is capable of playing Blu-rays from an external player, so I imagine it should play the hauppauge files as long as you have software that will play it.
1530548
The short answer is that it can. However, it does call for installing software that you eventually have to buy. Only a 60 day trial offer is available preloaded. That was very difficult to use.I suggest if Blu ray viewing is important on this or any Windows 8.1 unit, you look at available software. It was not important to me.
1307007
I use VLC for Mac personally, but I believe the PC version works just as well. There's no use buying Blu-Ray playback software, so be sure you don't waste money on them. If there is still a problem with VLC not playing the discs, there is a workaround that is fairly simple.
1992250
Yes it does and is essential since there is no DVD/Blu Ray native to Windows 8 or 8.1.