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HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a copy protection system developed by Intel in 1990 to prohibit copyright-protected content to be stored as they pass through the audio and video outputs.

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is there a simple tool to determine if my combo of video card and TV is HDCP compatible?

I'm using Arcsoft TMT3 to play Blurays. It's been playing fine for a few years but all of a sudden TMT3 says that my system isn't HDCP compatible. No changes to anything in the system -- possibly a change to Win7, upgrade to SP1. The manufacturer of…
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My display is blank when I turn on my HDTV connected to Media Center

When I turn on my TV, it's often the case that the screen is blank and I have to unplug / plug the HDMI cable connected from the Windows Media Center to a Samsung LED TV. This problem only occurs when the Media Center has played content that…
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Amazon Instant video not working because HDCP

I am trying to watch a show on my laptop with Amazon Instant video but it is telling my that my PC does not support HDCP. I'm running windows at 1920x1080 just fine. My laptop has a GTX 470m and a very high quality display. I have tried running…
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Can a weak HDMI/USB connection cause Windows 7 to crash?

A few weeks ago, I moved my main computer into a different room, and hooked it up with long (10m) HDMI and USB cables so I could compute in peace. Since then, I've also been getting the occasional BSoD, mainly when rendering 3D accelerated stuff.…
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How can I know if HDCP is supported in my Linux distribution?

I'm trying to watch Amazon Prime Video on my Arch Linux, but it forces the video quality to SD. With Amazon support I was informed that this happens in cases where there's no HDCP supported. I'm pretty sure this is not a hardware problem, because…
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ITunes doesn't play movie with Dell U2713H display because of hdcp

I have Dell U2713H display connected to mac mini(late 2012) with mini display port to display port cable. When I try to watch Brave by Pixar it gives "This movie can only be played by displays that support HDCP(high bandwidth digital content…
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HDMI connection does not support HDCP

My problem: error message when playing blu-ray movies stating that the HDCP encryption could not be established. My setup: A new projector (EPSON EMP TW700) with a HDCP-compliant HDMI port a PC with a brand-new graphics adapter (Sapphire HD 4350…
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Is the HDMI Output of the Flip MinoHD HDCP encrypted?

1.) Does anybody know if the HDMI output of the Flip MinoHD is HDCP encrypted? I want to be able to convert the output of the Flip into HD-SDI (with one of these: http://www.ensembledesigns.com/products/brighteye/be83), and if it's encrypted I'm…
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Is HDCP working for ATI/AMD cards on windows 8?

I have an AMD 6950 and am running windows 8 RTM. I've tried the Catalyst 12.8 drivers and the 12.9 beta drivers. With either drive HDCP seems to be non operational. I've got two dell monitors, one a u2410 and the other a 2408wfp. Both were…
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How can I play blu-rays on an external monitor connected through a VGA output? (worried about HDCP)

Sorry if this is an obvious question, I can't find the answer. My laptop only has the older VGA out (no HDMI or DVI). I'm considering getting a bluray drive for it, but I've heard HDCP might cause problems. How do I watch blu-rays on an external…
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Will HDCP cause problems with a MacBook Pro using a VGA projector?

I'm planning on using a MacBook Pro with a projector that only has a VGA input (through the MBP's Mini DisplayPort and a Mini DisplayPort to VGA converter). Will this have problems with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), either under…
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PC to projector HDMI handshake issue

I think I have a HDMI/HDCP handshake issue with my projector. I have had an Optoma EW628 projector hooked up to my desktop PC for about 2 years which has always worked perfectly. I'm running Windows 10, and the graphics card is an admittedly old…
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HDCP Error on Dual Monitor when one is turned off

I'm trying to watch a movie on Amazon Prime Instant Video. Unfortunately HDCP and consequently HD/UHD playback is not working if I turn off my second screen. As soon as I turn it on, HD playback IS WORKING. BUT if I unplug the second screen from my…
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HDCP stopped working

so for a few days I noticed that that the movies on Amazon Instant weren't as clear as they used to even when it was clearly stated it is in HD. So then I noticed that the HD button was greyed out and when I hovered over it, it says something is not…
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HDMI to DVI-I adapter no signal without vga

I bought a computer monitor (MAG 22" LED H2201L-NS 1920X1080 2MS + DVI-D), and I have a laptop that only has a vga connection and an HDMI connection. bearing in mind that I want to connect it to my laptop through the HDMI port and since I had…
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