I plan to use 3rd party software (Nero) to burn &amp; play Blu Rays with this burner, so is there any reason to load anything from the included software?
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I use third party software( not nero) and have no problems. Try it if it doesn't work then load or update drivers from it's software. It is pretty much plug and play.
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I've had no problems using it. Didn't need the disc that came with it. Windows and linux see it as a burner and work fine for cd's, dvd's, and BD.
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NO! You will most defiantly need software. Operating system + Burning software or copy software of some kind. I also would recommend a different model. This one has a firmware problem that makes it very difficult to use PERIOD. Not for the general consumer usage. The one I got needed a firmware update just to get it to read properly and I never could get it to burn on media that is clearly listed as compatible on the compatibility matrix. Maybe I just got a bad one and everyone else will have better luck. Cheers!
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I've been using it a reader for both data and movies and it works out of the box with no drivers needed. You will need software for Blu Ray Movie Playback.I have yet to try burning anything but nothing indicates it can't be done. You may need burning software for it to actually burn discs. I don't know if the built in burning feature in OS X works with BD Rs.
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I'm not sure I've never put a burned blue ray disc in the player before. But yeah it should work it plays burned DVDs. I'll try to see if it plays burn Blu-ray Disc when I get a chance to ok hope this helps a little. I tried it today and it works but it all depends on what software your using to burn the Blu-ray Disc too.
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Thank you for your interest in our products. The only software we include is the Nero 9, you still need to purchase the software for other sellers for Bluray.
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Thank you for your interest in our products. For the Nero 9 we provided that is just a basic software for DVD and CD but if you want an extensive player for HD. 3D and Bluray you need a different software.
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I am using this burner with Windows 8.1 with no problems. You will need software if you buy the OEM unit, it comes with nothing but the unit itself.
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I used an "ASUS" Blu-Ray Burner combined with "DVDFAB" Blu-Ray burning software. It is a great way to back up the Blu-Ray movies you buy so your original won't get damaged by your kids, pets or grand kids.
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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.
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HI! No This burns them all! I have used Dvd +R and Dvd- with no problems!its great!!!! It will not burn copy right dvd's but everything else it will. Hope this helped you!
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Hello! I bought this Nero2014 for the very same reason. Out of the box, I was able to play Blu-Ray movies, however, after a software update, this ability was stripped away! I contacted Nero, and after much delayed email support, they emailed me diagnostics software to run. The diagnostic software created a file to email back to them for troubleshooting. They responded back to me that my graphics card is no longer supported. I have an HP Envy 27" that I bought in April 2014, with both an integrated Intel graphics card and NVIDIA graphics card. The system automatically switches based on graphics need. Externally, I have an Optiarc (Sony, the inventor of Blu-Ray) BD-RW drive connected via USB.
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Hello. I have not had any problems with the DVD's or Blu-Rays I have bought. It has worked flawlessly every time. Perhaps it is possible to have trouble with homemade discs, but I have not tried any of mine in the player.
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You need the software to play the unit. The software does not work on my machine. I even had a IT guy come install and it still had error when trying to play Blu Ray.
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If your dvd player ( most likely from 2008 and on) is a newer one it should be able to play those formats. If it is an older model you will have to encode (change it a readable format) your content. Blu-ray players should handle those extensions just fine without any encoding. This program I do not believe will do any type of encoding or file conversion. You will have to get another Nero program or some other program that will. So, burning your files, not a problem. If you dvd player accepts those extensions is another matter.
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BrianShort answer...........I personally don't know.You are better off asking this question to Adobe tech support to see if their database of supported burners include this one....compatibility.Also see this web pagehttp://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements/using/sharing-dvd-or-blu-ray.htmlHere is the list of compatible drives from Adobe............this does not mean it is update & completely accurate.http://kb2.adobe.com/jp/cps/860/cpsid_86003/attachments/pre_device_list.pdfI don't use Adobe Premiere Elements so I can't comment on personal experience.Hope this helpsGene BrianShort answer...........I personally don't know.You are better off asking this question to Adobe tech support to see if their database of supported burners include this one....compatibility.Also see this web pagehttp://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements/using/sharing-dvd-or-blu-ray.htmlHere is the list of compatible drives from Adobe............this does not mean it is update & completely accurate.http://kb2.adobe.com/jp/cps/860/cpsid_86003/attachments/pre_device_list.pdfI don't use Adobe Premiere Elements so I can't comment on personal... » Read More BrianShort answer...........I personally don't know.You are better off asking this question to Adobe tech support to see if their database of supported burners include this one....compatibility.Also see this web pagehttp://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements/using/sharing-dvd-or-blu-ray.htmlHere is the list of compatible drives from Adobe............this does not mean it is update & completely accurate.http://kb2.adobe.com/jp/cps/860/cpsid_86003/attachments/pre_device_list.pdfI don't use Adobe Premiere Elements so I can't comment on personal experience.Hope this helpsGene « Show Less
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I didn't get any. Windows 7 and 8 have built in burning capability. If I need to make an image or copy a disc, I use an old copy of Nero that came with one of my other burners.