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I just tried to play a Blu-ray disc and VLC says Your input can't be opened:
VLC is unable to open the MRL 'dvd://E:\'. Check the log for details.
I have a disc in the drive!
I have an LG drive on an HP computer using Windows 7.
verve
Posted 2012-07-14T22:15:56.043
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Yes VLC can play Blu-ray discs.
You will need to update the keys database and AACS dynamic library, both of which can be downloaded from http://vlc-bluray.whoknowsmy.name/.
Jared
Posted 2012-07-14T22:15:56.043
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@Salmonerd I couldn't find the %APPDATA%/aacs/ folder? – RogUE – 2015-05-02T06:24:07.813
1@RogUE You need to make it yourself – Tek – 2015-06-10T04:11:30.367
anyone know if this is legal? – D.Tate – 2017-04-14T18:55:38.177
1@D.Tate In which country? Personally I'm more concerned about right and wrong than legal technicalities, especially when it comes to copyright laws (they're a bit ludicrous in many places thanks to corruption). Do you think it's fair that you should be allowed to play blu-rays you have legitimately bought and paid for? I certainly do. – MGOwen – 2017-07-02T02:35:58.637
@MGOwen It's a frustrating issue no doubt. Sounds like you (and me, for the record) understand that there are multiple factors to this. But I am with you.... understanding if something is truly right ... or truly moral... is better than only knowing if it's "legal". Gotta start somewhere though, and laws are theoretically made for some good purpose. – D.Tate – 2017-07-03T07:09:09.137
This doesn't seem to work anymore. After following these steps, I still end up with the VLC is unable to open the MRL 'bluray:///E:/' – cat40 – 2020-01-10T03:08:38.823
1Will just updating to the latest VLC version work? – verve – 2012-07-18T08:18:40.827
That could work too, since they have just release some new updates for version 2 – Jared – 2012-07-18T13:15:53.587
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For legal reasons, AACS and BD+ DRM libraries and keys are not shipped in VLC. However, by doing some tricks, VLC can play Blu-Ray movies.
How to Play Blu-Ray with VLC in Windows 8/Windows 7 64-bit/32-bit: http://www.techisky.com/how-to/play-blu-ray-with-vlc-media-player-in-windows8.html
stecarcia
Posted 2012-07-14T22:15:56.043
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5A summary of the link, please? It might break at any time... – vonbrand – 2013-04-05T07:11:49.347
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I also met this problem before and find the answer later, which is because VLC can only support part of Blu-ray discs(non-commercial). It can do nothing to the AACS and BD+ protected BDs. So you need install a professional Blu-ray player on your PC. I have a small tool here http://www.macblurayplayer.com/how-to-use-blu-ray-player-on-win7.htm
Hope it helps.
Samuel
Posted 2012-07-14T22:15:56.043
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Have you tried BS Player? It does have a neat feature that when enabled it remembers last position of a video file.
– Darius – 2012-07-14T22:42:16.380Is it free without ads etc.? – verve – 2012-07-29T03:11:37.387
You can get free version and this comparison shows what you get for free.
– Darius – 2012-07-29T06:03:32.893If VLC can't play it there is something wrong. VLC can play almost everything. – Brandon – 2013-09-17T02:41:45.537