Why does AnyDVD get that "is unable to crack all css keys" message?

What is the problem you are seeming to hint at with non CSS ptotected disks.

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Brian G. (In the UK)

 

That's what the second sentence is about. Not all DVD's are protected by CSS encryption, that's only a small amount but in those cases even an unset region can't trigger the 'css keys' message. Cause css isn't present.

 

So you're pointing out that for those disks where there was no problem the solution isn't solving the problem? I couldn't tell if you were trying to clarify something or correct something.

 

If there is no problem, how can there be a solution. For a solution to exist/work, there has to be a problem first. No clue what you're on about.

 

After setting my drive to region 1, I received a warning from AnyDVD when loading a region 2 disc that I should set my drive to match the disc's region, so setting the drive region is useful only for discs of that region, apparently, so I guess I'll need a separate drive for each region if I encounter problems.

 

Did you set the drive region correctly?
Did you exit AnyDVD HD first?
See "How to" link in signature...

 

I have seen this message, but ignored it and didn't seem to have any problems.
If you need a match to a drive vis a vis the region code, can't one just recopy a DVD and set a new region code (or none?)
Seems easier than matching the drive...I once recopied several DVDs from Israel, and they all played fine once the region code was "changed", to none. And recopied to a new disc...
Of course, I have external drives that cost $20 so replacing one isn't a great hardship...both have worked for over a year ...

 

Yes, I exited AnyDVD before setting. I haven't noticed any playback problems from this error, though, so it probably doesn't matter.

 

Did you reboot?

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Brian G. (In the UK)

 

There's no need to reboot after a drive region change. The effect of that is instant.