How to Change the Region Number on an HP G1 Laptop

Quickly change the DVD region code in Windows.

Responsible for determining which locale a DVD can be distributed in, region codes are used by the motion-picture industry for controlling the release of their media. In many cases, a DVD is released on separate dates in different regions. By using region codes, the industry attempts to prevent or limit the distribution of the media to those regions that have not yet had an official release. On most devices, you can change the region code a limited number of times. If you have an HP G1 laptop and you want to change the region code of your DVD drive, you can make this change in the Device Manager.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and then click "Control Panel."

2. Double-click "Hardware and Sound."

3. Double-click "Device Manager" at the top, under the "Devices and Printers" section.

4. Double-click "DVD/CD-ROM drives." This will expand a list of your installed optical drives.

5. Right-click your DVD drive and then click "Properties."

6. Click the "DVD Region" tab. Select a region from the list and then click the "OK" button.

References

• Home Theater Info: DVD Regions
• LSU GROK Knowledge Base: Windows Vista: Changing DVD Region
• Microsoft TechNet: Change Region Settings for DVD Drives