Media Centre Doesn't Play Region 2 (Europe) DVDs

Steve C

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I installed Windows Pro 64 bit then upgraded to Media Centre. However Media Centre will not play Region 2 (UK & Europe) DVD / BluRay discs giving the error:

"Cannot Play DVD
The DVD may be in use by another application. If all other applications are closed, the video resolution may need to be lowered or the display connection type may not support playback of the DVD."

I can play the same DVD / BluRay discs fine in VLC.

I've 'Googled' the problem and talked to Microsoft Support who advise me that failure of Media Centre to play region 2 discs is a known problem which they are working on.

This is an amazing admission if true! Has anyone managed to play a region 2 DVD with Media Centre?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Build
    CPU
    Intel i3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-77X-UD5H
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire R9 280X Toxic
    Sound Card
    Realtek on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VP2770
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Intel 520 180GB SSD
    Seagate 2T HDD
    Seagate external 1T USB HDD
    PSU
    XFX 850W
    Case
    Nanoxia Deep Silence 1
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Microsoft
    Internet Speed
    50Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
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