Hello,
When installing makeMKV on Windows, I assume the "cdrom device arbiter service" option is recommended since it selected by default. However, is there any reason not to install the cdrom device arbiter service?
Also, when I go to install a newer version of makeMKV, should I first uninstall the current version I am using? I assume you can just install a newer version on top of an older version, but I wanted to ask which way is better.
Thank you,
Installation and Updates
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Billycar11
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Re: Installation and Updates
yes it recommended as with out it on newer versions of windows, windows will hide the drive from makemkv without it some times.
nah just install right over it the wizard uninstall the old one first before installing the new version
nah just install right over it the wizard uninstall the old one first before installing the new version
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leosantare
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Re: Installation and Updates
Okay, got it. Thanks for the support.
I recently got a 16TB WD Gold drive for my intended 200 Ultra HD Blu-ray disc collection. I only have 25 titles as of now, but I hope to start ripping them today. I decided not to include any regular HD Blu-ray discs in my collection. This way, I just have one format in my collection.
I also plan to stick with VLC as a player for my UHD mkv files. Like you said, VLC doesn't offer the best HDR support for (4k Blu-ray) mkv files, but I have to assume it will get better in time. Plus, you mentioned that even with VLC's subpar HDR support, (4k Blu-ray) mkv files will still be an upgrade or improvement over (2k Blu-ray) mkv files. That is, when you have a 4k display that supports HDR, of course. Does the same thing apply with VLC, when a new version is released just install it right over top of the older version?
I personally only rip the main feature (with chapters) for my collection. Sometimes you come across a main feature with chapters and a main feature without chapters when opening a disc. I'm pretty sure I know which audio track to choose in any situation. I'm still on the fence with Java.
Other than that, is there anything else I should know before I start ripping my UHD Blu-rays? Due to their large size, I would hate to have to re-rip them.
Thank you,
I recently got a 16TB WD Gold drive for my intended 200 Ultra HD Blu-ray disc collection. I only have 25 titles as of now, but I hope to start ripping them today. I decided not to include any regular HD Blu-ray discs in my collection. This way, I just have one format in my collection.
I also plan to stick with VLC as a player for my UHD mkv files. Like you said, VLC doesn't offer the best HDR support for (4k Blu-ray) mkv files, but I have to assume it will get better in time. Plus, you mentioned that even with VLC's subpar HDR support, (4k Blu-ray) mkv files will still be an upgrade or improvement over (2k Blu-ray) mkv files. That is, when you have a 4k display that supports HDR, of course. Does the same thing apply with VLC, when a new version is released just install it right over top of the older version?
I personally only rip the main feature (with chapters) for my collection. Sometimes you come across a main feature with chapters and a main feature without chapters when opening a disc. I'm pretty sure I know which audio track to choose in any situation. I'm still on the fence with Java.
Other than that, is there anything else I should know before I start ripping my UHD Blu-rays? Due to their large size, I would hate to have to re-rip them.
Thank you,