OLD - AnyDVD (HD) betas

Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).
Users of 3rd party software (e.g., 1-click dvd copy, Pinnacle Instant copy) may need to enable "aggressive I/O mode" in AnyDVD settings -> program settings.
Please report back (post a logfile) if a particular software requires "aggressive I/O mode" to be enabled.
Thank you for testing!
6.6.1.6 2010 01 31
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Faster response time when changing settings during scan in progress
* New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections
- New (Blu-ray): Added workaround for District 9 (US) playback problem with PowerDVD
* New (DVD): Added support for new protections
* New (DVD): CSS archive now stores layer break VTS key for increased performance
* New (DVD): CSS keys are always stored, regardless of the "Use CSS archive" setting
* New (DVD): Added workaround to AnyDVD ripper for "Angel & Demons (rental)", Japan
- New: Added more info to logfile
- New: Information window while AnyDVD is scanning discs
- New: Option to enable / disable this window
- New: Workaround for problems with some VMs and certain drives
- New: Create logfiles for empty drives
- New: Better handling of "files in use" during installation
* Change (DVD): CSS archive is enabled by default
- Change: Replaced AnyDVD "Safe Mode" with "Aggressive I/O Mode".
- Note: Aggressive I/O mode is disabled by default. It might be required with some 3rd party software.
Please report which programs require it. Thank you!
- New: Added warning message, if applications requiring "Aggressive I/O Mode" are installed
- New: Added option to disable the "Aggressive I/O Mode" warning message
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner removed non-existant copy protection from "Tomorrow Never Dies", US
- Fix: Driver verifier problem with ElbyCDIO.sys
- Fix: Various potential crashes
- Fix: Changing a disc could be missed while AnyDVD is scanning a disc in another drive
- Fix: Disabling power saving didn't always work
* Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages

http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6616.exe
* = New or changed from 6.6.1.5 beta

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.1.7 beta
Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).
Users of 3rd party software (e.g., 1-click dvd copy, Pinnacle Instant copy) may need to enable "aggressive I/O mode" in AnyDVD settings -> program settings.
Please report back (post a logfile) if a particular software requires "aggressive I/O mode" to be enabled.
Thank you for testing!
6.6.1.7 2010 02 01
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Faster response time when changing settings during scan in progress
* New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
* New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections
- New (Blu-ray): Added workaround for District 9 (US) playback problem with PowerDVD
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- New (DVD): CSS archive now stores layer break VTS key for increased performance
- New (DVD): CSS keys are always stored, regardless of the "Use CSS archive" setting
* New (DVD): Added workaround to AnyDVD ripper for "Angel & Demons (rental)", Japan
- New: Added more info to logfile
- New: Information window while AnyDVD is scanning discs
- New: Option to enable / disable this window
- New: Workaround for problems with some VMs and certain drives
- New: Create logfiles for empty drives
- New: Better handling of "files in use" during installation
- Change (DVD): CSS archive is enabled by default
- Change: Replaced AnyDVD "Safe Mode" with "Aggressive I/O Mode".
- Note: Aggressive I/O mode is disabled by default. It might be required with some 3rd party software.
Please report which programs require it. Thank you!
- New: Added warning message, if applications requiring "Aggressive I/O Mode" are installed
- New: Added option to disable the "Aggressive I/O Mode" warning message
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner removed non-existant copy protection from "Tomorrow Never Dies", US
- Fix: Driver verifier problem with ElbyCDIO.sys
- Fix: Various potential crashes
- Fix: Changing a disc could be missed while AnyDVD is scanning a disc in another drive
- Fix: Disabling power saving didn't always work
* Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages
http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6617.exe
* = New or changed from 6.6.1.6 beta

Thanks ADMIN! How do I give rep here on the board?

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.1.9 beta

Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).
Users of 3rd party software (e.g., 1-click dvd copy, Pinnacle Instant copy) may need to enable "aggressive I/O mode" in AnyDVD settings -> program settings.
Please report back (post a logfile) if a particular software requires "aggressive I/O mode" to be enabled.

Thank you for testing!

6.6.1.9 2010 02 03
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Faster response time when changing settings during scan in progress
* New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections
* New (Blu-ray): Added support for new structural protection
- New (Blu-ray): Added workaround for District 9 (US) playback problem with PowerDVD
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- New (DVD): CSS archive now stores layer break VTS key for increased performance
- New (DVD): CSS keys are always stored, regardless of the "Use CSS archive" setting
* New (DVD): Added workaround to AnyDVD ripper for "Angel & Demons (rental)", Japan
- New: Added more info to logfile
- New: Information window while AnyDVD is scanning discs
- New: Option to enable / disable this window
- New: Workaround for problems with some VMs and certain drives
- New: Create logfiles for empty drives
- New: Better handling of "files in use" during installation
- Change (DVD): CSS archive is enabled by default
- Change: Replaced AnyDVD "Safe Mode" with "Aggressive I/O Mode".
- Note: Aggressive I/O mode is disabled by default. It might be required with some 3rd party software.
Please report which programs require it. Thank you!
- New: Added warning message, if applications requiring "Aggressive I/O Mode" are installed
- New: Added option to disable the "Aggressive I/O Mode" warning message
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner removed non-existant copy protection from "Tomorrow Never Dies", US
* Fix (DVD): AI scanner could mess up chapters with some discs, e.g. "Odyssey 5", UK
- Fix: Driver verifier problem with ElbyCDIO.sys
- Fix: Various potential crashes
- Fix: Changing a disc could be missed while AnyDVD is scanning a disc in another drive
- Fix: Disabling power saving didn't always work
* Some minor fixes and improvements
* Updated languages


http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6619.exe

* = New or changed from 6.6.1.7 beta

Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).
Users of 3rd party software (e.g., 1-click dvd copy, Pinnacle Instant copy) may need to enable "aggressive I/O mode" in AnyDVD settings -> program settings.
Please report back (post a logfile) if a particular software requires "aggressive I/O mode" to be enabled.

Thank you for testing!

6.6.2.0 2010 02 04
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Faster response time when changing settings during scan in progress
* New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections
* New (Blu-ray): Added support for new structural protection
- New (Blu-ray): Added workaround for District 9 (US) playback problem with PowerDVD
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- New (DVD): CSS archive now stores layer break VTS key for increased performance
- New (DVD): CSS keys are always stored, regardless of the "Use CSS archive" setting
* New (DVD): Added workaround to AnyDVD ripper for "Angel & Demons (rental)", Japan
- New: Added more info to logfile
- New: Information window while AnyDVD is scanning discs
- New: Option to enable / disable this window
- New: Workaround for problems with some VMs and certain drives
- New: Create logfiles for empty drives
- New: Better handling of "files in use" during installation
- Change (DVD): CSS archive is enabled by default
- Change: Replaced AnyDVD "Safe Mode" with "Aggressive I/O Mode".
- Note: Aggressive I/O mode is disabled by default. It might be required with some 3rd party software.
Please report which programs require it. Thank you!
* New: Added warning message, if applications requiring "Aggressive I/O Mode" are installed
- New: Added option to disable the "Aggressive I/O Mode" warning message
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner removed non-existant copy protection from "Tomorrow Never Dies", US
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner could mess up chapters with some discs, e.g. "Odyssey 5", UK
- Fix: Driver verifier problem with ElbyCDIO.sys
* Fix: Various potential crashes
* Fix: Changing a disc could be missed while AnyDVD is scanning a disc in another drive
- Fix: Disabling power saving didn't always work
* Some minor fixes and improvements
* Updated languages


http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6620.exe

* = New or changed from 6.6.1.9 beta

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.2.1 beta

Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).
Users of 3rd party software (e.g., 1-click dvd copy, Pinnacle Instant copy) may need to enable "aggressive I/O mode" in AnyDVD settings -> program settings.
Please report back (post a logfile) if a particular software requires "aggressive I/O mode" to be enabled.

Thank you for testing!

6.6.2.1 2010 02 05
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Faster response time when changing settings during scan in progress
* New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections
* New (Blu-ray): Added support for new structural protection
- New (Blu-ray): Added workaround for District 9 (US) playback problem with PowerDVD
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- New (DVD): CSS archive now stores layer break VTS key for increased performance
- New (DVD): CSS keys are always stored, regardless of the "Use CSS archive" setting
- New (DVD): Added workaround to AnyDVD ripper for "Angel & Demons (rental)", Japan
- New: Added more info to logfile
- New: Information window while AnyDVD is scanning discs
- New: Option to enable / disable this window
- New: Workaround for problems with some VMs and certain drives
- New: Create logfiles for empty drives
- New: Better handling of "files in use" during installation
- Change (DVD): CSS archive is enabled by default
- Change: Replaced AnyDVD "Safe Mode" with "Aggressive I/O Mode".
- Note: Aggressive I/O mode is disabled by default. It might be required with some 3rd party software.
Please report which programs require it. Thank you!
* New: Added warning message, if applications requiring "Aggressive I/O Mode" are installed
- New: Added option to disable the "Aggressive I/O Mode" warning message
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner removed non-existant copy protection from "Tomorrow Never Dies", US
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner could mess up chapters with some discs, e.g. "Odyssey 5", UK
- Fix: Driver verifier problem with ElbyCDIO.sys
* Fix: Various potential crashes
- Fix: Changing a disc could be missed while AnyDVD is scanning a disc in another drive
- Fix: Disabling power saving didn't always work
* Some minor fixes and improvements
* Updated languages


http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6621.exe

* = New or changed from 6.6.2.0 beta

4hams wrote:Thanks ADMIN! How do I give rep here on the board?

Hello
See here.
http://www.knowledge-tree-uk.org/general-chat-f37/reputation-thanks-button-t86.htm#1434

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.2.2 beta

Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).
Users of 3rd party software (e.g., 1-click dvd copy, Pinnacle Instant copy) may need to enable "aggressive I/O mode" in AnyDVD settings -> program settings.
Please report back (post a logfile) if a particular software requires "aggressive I/O mode" to be enabled.

Thank you for testing!

6.6.2.2 2010 02 06
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Faster response time when changing settings during scan in progress
* New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
* New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new structural protection
- New (Blu-ray): Added workaround for District 9 (US) playback problem with PowerDVD
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- New (DVD): CSS archive now stores layer break VTS key for increased performance
- New (DVD): CSS keys are always stored, regardless of the "Use CSS archive" setting
- New (DVD): Added workaround to AnyDVD ripper for "Angel & Demons (rental)", Japan
- New: Added more info to logfile
- New: Information window while AnyDVD is scanning discs
- New: Option to enable / disable this window
- New: Workaround for problems with some VMs and certain drives
- New: Create logfiles for empty drives
- New: Better handling of "files in use" during installation
- Change (DVD): CSS archive is enabled by default
- Change: Replaced AnyDVD "Safe Mode" with "Aggressive I/O Mode".
- Note: Aggressive I/O mode is disabled by default. It might be required with some 3rd party software.
Please report which programs require it. Thank you!
- New: Added warning message, if applications requiring "Aggressive I/O Mode" are installed
- New: Added option to disable the "Aggressive I/O Mode" warning message
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner removed non-existant copy protection from "Tomorrow Never Dies", US
- Fix (DVD): AI scanner could mess up chapters with some discs, e.g. "Odyssey 5", UK
- Fix: Driver verifier problem with ElbyCDIO.sys
- Fix: Various potential crashes
- Fix: Changing a disc could be missed while AnyDVD is scanning a disc in another drive
- Fix: Disabling power saving didn't always work
* Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6622.exe

* = New or changed from 6.6.2.1 beta

Stable version. Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.2.5 2010 03 07
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections, e.g. "Precious", R1, US
- Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages

http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6625.exe

Stable version. Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.2.7 2010 03 10
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections, e.g. "New Moon", R1, US
- Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages

http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6627.exe

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.2.8 beta

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Stable version. Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.2.8 2010 03 15
* New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
* New (DVD): Added support for new protections, e.g. "New Moon", R1, US
* Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
* Some minor fixes and improvements
* Updated languages

http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6628.exe

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.2.9 beta

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Stable version. Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.2.9 2010 03 17
* New: Again, improved handling of "files in use" during installation
* New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
* New (DVD): Added support for new protections, e.g. "New Moon", R1, US
* Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
* Some minor fixes and improvements
* Updated languages

http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6629.exe

Stable version. Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.3.1 2010 03 27
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- Fix (DVD): Small bug in AI scanner
- Change: Updated SetDisplayFrequency.exe
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages

http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6631.exe

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.3.3 beta

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Stable version. Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.3.3 2010 04 05
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- Fix (DVD): Display of DVD video mode
- Some minor fixes and improvements

http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6633.exe

This should fix the issue with the DVD "die papstin", R2, Germany. The fix is untested. Please try it.

Stable version. Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.3.5 2010 04 15
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added events for HD DVD and Blu-ray discs
to the option to start external programs
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- Fix (DVD): DVD video mode detection
- Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
- Some minor fixes and improvements


http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6635.exe

6.6.3.7 2010 04 23
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections, e.g. "Avatar" (US)
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added events for HD DVD and Blu-ray discs
to the option to start external programs
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- Fix (DVD): DVD video mode detection
- Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages

Note regarding Avatar BD: This version will work with both US versions of the disc (RED_BIRD_2D_WW).
It will work with the European "RED_BIRD_2D_F3" version of the disc (e.g., France, Germany, Switzerland, ...)


Information regarding players:

Now, with the help of AnyDVD, Avatar will play on those players that previously couldn't handle the disc, like ArcSoft TMT3 or older versions of PowerDVD.
Note that PowerDVD 10 build 1516 has a bug due to which Avatar sometimes will not play but get stuck in a black screen. This is not a protection issue.
There is an update available for PowerDVD 10 that handles this.

James

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.3.8 beta
Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.3.8 2010 04 26
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections, e.g. "Avatar"
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added events for HD DVD and Blu-ray discs
to the option to start external programs
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- Fix (DVD): DVD video mode detection
- Fix: AnyDVD notification icon would not show in rare situations.
- Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages

Download here: http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6638.exe

Note regarding Avatar BD: This version will work with both US versions of the disc (RED_BIRD_2D_WW) and the UK "RED_BIRD_2D_WW" version of the disc.
It will work with the European "RED_BIRD_2D_F3" version of the disc (e.g., France, Germany, Switzerland, ...)
It will work with the European "RED_BIRD_2D_F2" version of the disc (e.g., Poland, Italy, Spain, ...)
It will work with the Japanese "RED_BIRD_2D_F6" version of the disc.

It will *not* work with other "RED_BIRD_2D_F6" versions (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, ...). An updated AnyDVD version for these regions will be available soon.
It will *not* work with other "RED_BIRD_2D_WW" versions (South America). An updated AnyDVD version for these regions will be available soon.


Information regarding players:
Now, with the help of AnyDVD, Avatar will play on those players that previously couldn't handle the disc, like ArcSoft TMT3 or older versions of PowerDVD.
Note that PowerDVD 10 build 1516 has a bug due to which Avatar sometimes will not play but get stuck in a black screen. This is not a protection issue.
There is an update available for PowerDVD 10 that handles this.

Enjoy!

Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.3.9 2010 04 28
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections, e.g. "Avatar"
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added events for HD DVD and Blu-ray discs
to the option to start external programs
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- Fix (DVD): DVD video mode detection
- Fix: AnyDVD notification icon would not show in rare situations.
- Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6639.exe

Note regarding Avatar BD: This version will work with both US versions of the disc (RED_BIRD_2D_WW) and the UK "RED_BIRD_2D_WW" version of the disc.
It will work with the European "RED_BIRD_2D_F3" version of the disc (e.g., France, Germany, Switzerland, ...)
It will work with the European "RED_BIRD_2D_F2" version of the disc (e.g., Poland, Italy, Spain, ...)
It will work with the Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese "RED_BIRD_2D_F6" version of the disc.

It will probably not work with other "RED_BIRD_2D_F6" versions (South America).
It will *not* work with other "RED_BIRD_2D_WW" versions (South America, Australia). An updated AnyDVD version for these regions will be available soon.

Information regarding players:
Now, with the help of AnyDVD, Avatar will play on those players that previously couldn't handle the disc, like ArcSoft TMT3 or older versions of PowerDVD.
Note that PowerDVD 10 build 1516 has a bug due to which Avatar sometimes will not play but get stuck in a black screen. This is not a protection issue.
There is an update available for PowerDVD 10 that handles this.

Enjoy!

Default AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.4.0 beta
Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.4.0 2010 04 30
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections, e.g. "Avatar"
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added events for HD DVD and Blu-ray discs
to the option to start external programs
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- New (DVD): Added support for Meedios
- Fix (DVD): DVD video mode detection
- Fix: AnyDVD notification icon would not show in rare situations.
- Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6640.exe

Note regarding Avatar BD: This version will work with all versions of the disc except the south american "RED_BIRD_2D_WW" version (Brazil). An updated AnyDVD version for this region will be available soon.

Information regarding players:
Now, with the help of AnyDVD, Avatar will play on those players that previously couldn't handle the disc, like ArcSoft TMT2 and TMT3 or older versions of PowerDVD.
Note that PowerDVD 10 build 1516 has a bug due to which Avatar sometimes will not play but get stuck in a black screen. This is not a protection issue.
There is an update available for PowerDVD 10 that handles this.

Enjoy!

AnyDVD (HD) 6.6.4.1 beta
Safe for everyone to try (trial is allowed for this beta).

6.6.4.1 2010 05 03
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections, e.g. "Avatar"
- New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added events for HD DVD and Blu-ray discs
to the option to start external programs
- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys
- New (DVD): Added support for new protections
- New (DVD): Added support for Meedios
- Fix (DVD): DVD video mode detection
- Fix: AnyDVD notification icon would not show in rare situations.
- Added more programs to the list requiring "aggressive I/O mode"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages

Download here: http://sandbox.slysoft.com/beta/SetupAnyDVD6641.exe

Note regarding Avatar BD: This version will work with all versions of the disc. If it doesn't, please let us know.

Information regarding players:
Now, with the help of AnyDVD, Avatar will play on those players that previously couldn't handle the disc, like ArcSoft TMT2 and TMT3 or older versions of PowerDVD.
Note that PowerDVD 10 build 1516 has a bug due to which Avatar sometimes will not play but get stuck in a black screen. This is not a protection issue.
There is an update available for PowerDVD 10 that handles this.