How-To: Bypass The Dreaded iTunes "You must insert your Digital Copy DVD into your computer in order to redeem this code." Error Message.

Don't you hate it when a family member or a friend gives you a code redeemable for an iTunes copy of a movie, only to get the following error message - "You must insert your Digital Copy DVD into your computer in order to redeem this code."?


DON'T PANIC!

These types of movie redemption codes are commonly referred to as "disc based" or "XML based" digital copy redemptions, and are rarely seen with newer codes. In fact many "disc based" or "XML based" codes will have an expiration date that has passed (ie: expired) and yet many of those codes will still work, albeit for an SD version of the movie.

There are workarounds for both PC and MAC, with the files and easy to follow instructions posted generously @ Blu-Ray.com Forum: No longer need XML files for iTunes Digital Copies!  

I have personally used those instructions to redeem dozens of disc based iTunes movies without the required discs!

Also, if you aren't lucky enough to have generous family members or friends, there are places to get "disc based" or "XML based based iTunes movies on the cheap (for details check my previous How-To "How-To: Get Movies And Television Seasons For Streaming On Your Htpc On The Cheap!.

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New Digital Copy Codes: Blachhat (5/12/15)

New Digital Copy Codes: Blackhat

The Blu-ray release of Blackhat became available last week (5/12/15) with digital copy codes. This title is still readily available on the Buy, Sell, Trade Thread @Blu-ray.com for reasonable prices from a multitude of sellers. These are digital copy codes only, no physical media, and availability on a specific service (UltraViolet / iTunes) will vary depending on the studio. For those wanting to purchase directly from iTunes I've included links below.

• Blackhat - iTunes | Vudu

New Digital Copy Codes: Black Sea, Fifty Shades of Grey & Selma (5/5/15)

New Digital Copy Codes: Black Sea, Fifty Shades of Grey & Selma

Blu-ray releases of Black Sea, Fifty Shades of Grey and Selma became available last week (5/5/15) with digital copy codes. Many of these titles are still readily available on the Buy, Sell, Trade Thread @Blu-ray.com for reasonable prices from a multitude of sellers. These are digital copy codes only, no physical media, and availability on a specific service (UltraViolet / iTunes) will vary depending on the studio. For those wanting to purchase directly from iTunes or Vudu I've included links below.

• Black Sea - iTunes | Vudu
• Fifty Shades of Grey - iTunes | Vudu
• Selma - iTunes | Vudu

How-To: Get Movies And Television Seasons For Streaming On Your Htpc On The Cheap!

Do you like to stream movies and television shows to your HTPC but balk at the outrageous prices the Hollywood studios charge, which are often as much or even more than the physical media?

There is a dirty little secret that Hollywood Studios does not want you to know -- READ MORE >>