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Old October 31st, 2001, 01:29 AM   #1
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Post DVD stuck on region 2

ANyone now how I can get my DVD drive in my PC back to region1.

Contacted Toshiba direct but they were useless.
Anyone no anything on the web that I can download to do it?
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Old October 31st, 2001, 02:32 AM   #2
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there are many places on the web, one such being <a href="http://astalavista.box.sk/" target="_blank">http://astalavista.box.sk/</a>
goto the DVD section, on the right hand side of the page. You should find ot u want there.
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Old October 31st, 2001, 05:26 AM   #3
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For an alternative try:

<a href="http://perso.club-internet.fr/farzeno/firmware/" target="_blank">http://perso.club-internet.fr/farzeno/firmware/</a>
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Old November 1st, 2001, 02:44 AM   #4
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[quote]Originally posted by Tubs:
<strong>For an alternative try:

<a href="http://perso.club-internet.fr/farzeno/firmware/" target="_blank">http://perso.club-internet.fr/farzeno/firmware/</a></strong><hr></blockquote>

i found that one from the site, just couldnt remember the link Cry cry...
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Old November 2nd, 2001, 02:07 AM   #5
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tried both of these but still no joy
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Old November 2nd, 2001, 02:16 AM   #6
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[quote]Originally posted by Garak:
<strong>there are many places on the web, one such being <a href="http://astalavista.box.sk/" target="_blank">http://astalavista.box.sk/</a>
goto the DVD section, on the right hand side of the page. You should find ot u want there. </strong><hr></blockquote>

Astalavista rulez!!! (BTW,.. I bet this thread will get closed because of the mention of that site). Quick,.. write down that URL before it's too late!
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Old November 2nd, 2001, 06:38 AM   #7
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been there but it is the wrong firmware version
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[quote]Originally posted by 061070:
<strong>been there but it is the wrong firmware version</strong><hr></blockquote>

try downloading the region hack, that should do it.
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Old November 2nd, 2001, 07:54 AM   #9
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What is the exact model and firmware revision for your drive?
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Old November 6th, 2001, 01:49 AM   #10
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thanks ofr your help guys.

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