Where do we get WinDVD that will playback HD DVD?

[rcrez]

I have WinDVD 8 Platimum from here
http://www.intervideo.com/WinDVD/

This version will not let me playback HD-DVD files. I also need WinDVD to be able to find HD-DVD's VUK keys (I've heard that PowerDVD does not work).

When I click on Online Update option from the start menu folder for WinDVD, I get directed to a page that will say:
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You have the newest version of WinDVD 8 Platinum
No upgrade is available at this moment
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The front page for WinDVD 8 also has "Upgrade to HD DVD/Blu-ray Disc support with a separate plug-in. " AND "HD DVD and Blu-ray Playback Support: To be purchased separately. Available soon - check back often!" So its not supported? Where do I get HD-DVD support?

[DVFreak]

i think there will fix it there HD Update that no one can crack it or can search for the Key

[He-Man]

I have WinDVD 8 Platimum from here
http://www.intervideo.com/WinDVD/
You need to donwload it from their Japanese website: http://www.intervideo.co.jp/products/wd8p/
That's the only WinDVD version that can play HD DVD.
Read the instructions here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8871286&&#post8871286

Only Windvd-8 Japanese version can play HD-DVD

The $26 upgrade HD pack is very close to be released.

If you could get a free trail download of this pack to
go with the free trial of WinDVD 8 Platinum you could tinker around for awhile.

But no news when the HD pack is coming out.
Thanks Warren,

I just bought WinDVD 8 HD (Jap) and am downloading right now.
I will update you with results (if any).

I will also put it up for download on torrentspy for those interested.
I will post the link when i have.

This might speed up things a bit :)
Unfortunately i can't post the link but you can easily find it on mininova.
Hint: Do a search for "windvd hd"

Make sure you install it in "HD" mode and that you run WinDVD HD when you want to watch an HD-DVD movie.
(You will have 2 folders, WinDVD and WinDVD HD)

Also, if the program freezes on startup, try starting it by loading any movie file on your computer and then switching to the HD-DVD movie source.

Let's hope this gets us to the long awaited keys.

Btw, WinDVD is much nicer / quicker than PowerDVD with HD-DVD playback.
How did you get past the "Your machine is not configured for Japanese. Please download the English (US) version of WinDVD" popup from the Japanese version installer?

Update: I found a guide. http://greggman.com/japan/xp-ime/xp-ime.htm

Not sure if it works yet.
calinb, the Japanese WinDVD HD 8 doesn't display that error - at least it didn't for me and I don't even have the Japanese language pack installed.
Weird! I downloaded WinDVD8.exe from www.intervideo.co.jp. It's 120,270 KB. Following the guide up to the point where you set Japanese for "Language for non-Unicode programs" allowed me to install it, however.

I should have followed the avsforum guide. I can't read kanji.

[rcrez]

So it costs approx $100 and there is no trial version?

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