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https://github.com/jyodann/vlc_bluray_patcher

A small application that attempts to fix the 'AACS Decoding' error on VLC by patching the necessary keys and libraries required.
https://github.com/jyodann/vlc_bluray_patcher

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A small application that attempts to fix the 'AACS Decoding' error on VLC by patching the necessary keys and libraries required.

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# VLC Bluray AACS Patcher

A simple application that attempts to patch the AACS decoding error [VideoLAN's VLC Media Player](https://www.videolan.org/) as seen below when trying to play a Blu-Ray on PC:

![image](https://github.com/Jyodann/vlc_bluray_patcher/assets/48559311/52620f36-b4d2-4323-b800-2501d4fa5888)

It does this by following the instructions done in the following website:

https://vlc-bluray.whoknowsmy.name/

# Requirements and Compatibility

| OS* | Architecture |VLC Version | Verified
| ----------- | ----------- | --------- | --------
| Windows 10 | 64-bit | 3.0.20 | ✅
| Windows 11 | 64-bit | 3.0.20 | ✅

This application uses **Winget**, please install it [here](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NBLGGH4NNS1?rtc=1&hl=en-sg&gl=SG)

** MacOS, Linux platform support is in the pipeline.

# Instructions for Usage
1. Ensure you have **Winget** installed, you may get it [here](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NBLGGH4NNS1?rtc=1&hl=en-sg&gl=SG)
2. Download the latest release [here](https://github.com/Jyodann/vlc_bluray_patcher/releases/)
3. Open the **vlc_bluray_patcher.exe** file with admin rights. (Right Click > Run as Administrator)
4. Follow the On screen instructions, upon completion, it will show *"Patching Complete! Enjoy your Blu-Rays!"*

# Reporting of Issues
Due to the nature of patching software that is constantly updated, it is very common for this application to fail for many reasons.

Do report any issues that happen by using the Issues tab, or by dropping me an email at [email protected]

In the report, please include your operating system, architecture and VLC version.