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How can I find out what region code a DVD is in on my Windows PC? I use AnyDVD so the DVD plays regardless, so I'm not sure whether the region code on the DVD packaging is correct or whether it is actually regionless. Is there any way to check this?
Edit: Just to make it clearer, I'm looking for the region code of the DVD, not the DVD drive.
If you don't live in the 'land of the free' you can also install DVD43 which decrypts DVDs in the background and shows them to the player as region free.
(if using Windows)
Go in to Device Manager and expand optical drives.
Find out the model number and search Google for it!
You say the manufacturer's web site is no help, but hopefully there will be another website some where that has a review or specification list of that drive.
If you purchased it any time within the past few years, there are high chances it would be dual format.
Best Answer
WinDVD will tell you this under "Configuration".
DVD Info Pro will also do this - despite it looking like it costs, on the left side of their site you can get it for free.
DVD Identifier is also free and will provide this information.
As an aside, if you need to change your machine to read a certain region follow instructions below.
Control Panel -> System. On the left side, click on Device Manager.
In the new Window, typically under DVD/CD-ROM drives right click on your DVD/CD drive and select properties.
The second tab is called DVD Region. You are also normally limited to the number of times you can change it (in the picture below it shows Changes remaining: 5) even if you re-install Windows.