OR for newer DVD/BluRay use AnyDVD / AnyDVD HD (it costs money, but about the same as a new region free DVD player) Install that to my Windows virtual machine and rip the DVD into an ISO image setting whatever region you want. Then Burn that ISO to an new DVD. Switch back to Mac OS and insert the newly created DVD and see if it works.
- Region Basics-How Do You Get Around “Regions”?-Update DVD drive firmware making it “Region Free”.-Use third-party utility to work around Region Management software.-Are There Any Issues?-Firmware updates are invasive, risky & void warranties.-In Mac OS X, region changes require administrative rights.
- DVD43 Plug-in (DVD43.DLL) is a free DVD Region Killer that DVD Copy programs can use to bypass DVD region code. Support OS: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8. (Both 32 bits and 64 bits).
- Download and install Cisdem Video Converter free trial version. Insert a copy-protected DVD disc to your Mac, then download and install the Cisdem DVD ripper. You will notice that there are two buttons on the top of the interface. Stay at ripping interface.
- Region free DVD playback is a feature desired by many who wish to view movies and programs that are only available on foreign DVDs. The available solutions while functional do have their downsides. Along comes VLC, an open source freeware media player, which will play foreign format DVD without having to make any hardware or firmware modifications.
How Can I Make My Mac Dvd Player Region Free
Playing and watching DVD movies on your computer is great. However, if the DVD disc has a region code that doesn't match where you live or where you buy your computer, you will fail to play the DVD on your computer.
So if you want to enjoy DVD movies with different DVD region codes, you need to change the region on your computer first. Changing DVD drive region is very easy. Just remember that you can only change the region for five times. After the fifth time, the DVD drive region will be locked to the region you last chose permanently.
Follow the guide to unlock DVD regions in Windows (Windows 8 compatible) and Mac.
How to change DVD region on a Windows (Windows 8 compatible) PC
1. Open 'My Computer' and right click on the DVD drive icon. Choose 'Properties' from the drop down menu.
2. Select the 'Hardware' tab and choose the DVD drive from the disk drives list. Then click 'Properties'.
3. Go to 'DVD Region' tab and choose the geographic area you want. Then click 'OK' to finish the DVD region changing.
Mac External Dvd Drive Region Free
How to unlock DVD region on Macintosh
1. Insert a disc into your Mac's DVD drive.
2. Set the region code for your Mac following the window the prompts you to choose DVD region code.
Other way to play and watch DVD movies with different DVD region codes
Since the DVD region can be changed for only five times and then the DVD region will be locked permanently, many people are looking for better ways to play and watch DVD movies with different DVD region codes. Here are two easy ways:
1. Copy and back up your DVD to a region-free DVD with a DVD copy software and a blank DVD disc. Aimersoft DVD Copy will help you copy and backup DVD movies to DVD disc with 1:1 quality. The copied DVD is region-free and you can freely watch it on your computer. For Mac users, there is DVD Backup for Mac provided.
2. Rip DVD to videos for playback on computer or portable devices. Aimersoft DVD Ripper can help you crack DVD protection and convert DVD to any popular video and audio formats for playback on iPhone, iPad, iPod, Zen, Archos, etc. For Mac users, please turn to DVD Ripper for Mac.