Microsoft: No HD (Blu-Ray OR HD-DVD) Support in 32 Bit Vista.
08-24-06 | 12:05 PM
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Microsoft: No HD (Blu-Ray OR HD-DVD) Support in 32 Bit Vista.
http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=34731
So, HD Discs on your computer = New PC for the vast majority of consumers.
According to APC Magazine, Microsoft have cut out the ability to play HDCP content (blu-ray & HD-DVD) on 32 bit versions of Vista.
By far the majority of PCs use 32-bit processors, because despite AMD’s efforts to push 64-bit CPUs into the marketplace early, Intel’s first widely-promoted 64-bit CPU is the just-released Core 2 Duo.
PC users will now have to choose between a PC that can play high definition content (64 bit) versus one that can potentially run older devices that only have unsigned drivers available (32 bit).
“Signed drivers” are ones that have undergone a Microsoft quality-assurance process and received a digital certificate that certifies them as stable for installation on 64-bit Windows.
Microsoft’s move to drop support for playback of studio-released HD movies on Vista is likely to anger the large number of people who were hoping they could use their existing 32-bit PC with an upgrade version of Vista.
The surprising disclosure was made by Senior Program Manager Steve Riley during a presentation on Windows Vista security at Tech.Ed 2006 Sydney today.
By far the majority of PCs use 32-bit processors, because despite AMD’s efforts to push 64-bit CPUs into the marketplace early, Intel’s first widely-promoted 64-bit CPU is the just-released Core 2 Duo.
PC users will now have to choose between a PC that can play high definition content (64 bit) versus one that can potentially run older devices that only have unsigned drivers available (32 bit).
“Signed drivers” are ones that have undergone a Microsoft quality-assurance process and received a digital certificate that certifies them as stable for installation on 64-bit Windows.
Microsoft’s move to drop support for playback of studio-released HD movies on Vista is likely to anger the large number of people who were hoping they could use their existing 32-bit PC with an upgrade version of Vista.
The surprising disclosure was made by Senior Program Manager Steve Riley during a presentation on Windows Vista security at Tech.Ed 2006 Sydney today.
08-24-06 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitz6Speed
Why would you need a new PC? You just need the right software. Theres people playing Blu-Ray movies on PC with Windows XP.
If you take that same XP station and "upgrade" it to VISTA, no more HD for you.
08-24-06 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Damed
Yes, and if you read the article, they are talking about VISTA.
If you take that same XP station and "upgrade" it to VISTA, no more HD for you.
If you take that same XP station and "upgrade" it to VISTA, no more HD for you.
08-24-06 | 12:39 PM
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PC users will now have to choose between a PC that can play high definition content (64 bit) versus one that can potentially run older devices that only have unsigned drivers available (32 bit).
08-24-06 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitz6Speed
Why would you need a new PC? You just need the right software. Theres people playing Blu-Ray movies on PC with Windows XP.
08-25-06 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Interestingly enough, this is news to Amir at AVS.
Makes me wonder if something isn't being reported improperly.
Makes me wonder if something isn't being reported improperly.
08-25-06 | 08:09 AM
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