[Panasonic DVD Drive RPC1 Patch] Make your Matshita (Matsushita/Panasonic) DVD Drive Region Free with MatshitaWinDump and MatshitaWinFlash on Windows

***Archived Content from RPC1.org Forum - This may be helpful for users still using old Apple computers with built-in Matshita DVD SuperDrive, or a Windows computer with a Matshita DVD drive. Only the links below have been updated to point to their new locations. ***

Original Poster: ala42 (March 14, 2010) on rpc1.org website forum.

Making your Matshita DVD-writer region free running Windows
As the firmware currently running on your drive is used, you do not have to worry about firmware compatibility issues and you do not need to search the Internet for firmwares.
The Windows based dump and flash tool released here allow you to apply an RPC1 patch to your Matshita drive, so it is region free when you also use a software solution handling the region counter.
The release consists of two parts. A firmware dump tool, that reads the firmware from your drive and generates one original and one RPC1 patched firmware file and a flash tool, that allows to flash these files to your drive.

Supported drives:
The tools work with Matshita UJ-84x, UJ-85x, UJ-86x, UJ-87x, UJ-88x, UJ-89x drives.
Matshita BD drives and the old UJ-81x, UJ-82x, UJ-83x drives are not supported yet.

Utility releases:
2010-03-14 MatshitaWinDump 1.01 - Windows based firmware dump and RPC1 patch tool
This release is an advanced version of the MacOS based dumper, as it can apply the RPC1 patch and write the package format that is needed for flashing.
2010-11-04 MatshitaWinDump 1.02 - added support for Matshita drives having a hp drive id.
2010-03-14 MatshitaWinFlash - Windows based firmware flash tool

Risks:
In the worst case your drive will be dead after upgrading to the patched firmware. The risk is quite low as the dumper, flasher and RPC1 patch are tested on several different drives and Windows 32- and 64-bit versions.

Windows dumping instructions:
- Download and unzip MatshitaWinDump.zip
- Make sure there is no disc in the drive
- Start MatshitaWinDump.bat and follow the instructions
The dump tools creates two files of ~800kb size, an original and an RPC1 patched firmware file that can be flashed with the flash tool.

A typical dump session looks like this:

Code:

Windows dumper for Matshita DVD drives V1.01 by ala42, based on ben11's dump_matshita

Enter the drive letter of the Matshita drive to backup the firmware: g:
You have selected the source drive g:

dump_matshita V 0.1
Appear to have a matshita device MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-850S 1.05
dump 1
dump 2
dump 3
dump 4
Reading a portion of the memory of the drive, assuming 32 bit address space
Finished reading firmware dump from drive
converted firmware to flashable file MATSHITADVD-RAM_UJ-850S_1.05.dat
converted RPC1 firmware to flashable file MATSHITADVD-RAM_UJ-850S_1.05_RPC1.dat

Press any key to continue . . .

Windows flashing instructions:
- Download and unzip MatshitaWinFlash.zip
- Make sure there is no disc in the drive
- Drop the firmware .dat file you want to flash on the MatshitaWinFlash.bat batch file.
- Enter the drive letter of your Matshita drive.
- In case of drive/firmware mismatch or a corrupted firmware file the drive will not be flashed.

A typical flash session looks like this:

Code:

Windows flasher for Matshita DVD drives V1.01 by ala42, based on ben11's simple_flash

You have selected the file
   "E:\UJ-850S_1.05\UJ-850S_1.05_RPC1.dat"
to be flashed to your Matshita drive.

Enter the drive letter of the Matshita drive to be flashed: g
You have selected the target drive g


simple_flash V 1.01 compiled at Feb  6 2010 19:09:54
Selected firmware: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-850S 1.05
Selected device:   MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-850S 1.05
Continue? y
Firmware update running, do not interrupt ...Finished

Press any key to continue . . .

Check RPC state:
Make sure the RPC region on your drive is already set. You can check that with DiscInfo.

Important RPC1 basics:
When your drive is running in RPC1 mode, you need a software tool to handle the region changes. Under Windows you could use DVD Region Killer. Without such a tool you still can not change the regions as you like.

Credits:
Credits go to ben11 for the simple_flash and matshita_memory (dump) tools, the obfuscate source code and the RPC1 patch.
Credits also go to all the volunteers who tested the tools on their drives.
Source: From the now-defunct rpc1.org website forum (Link [Internet Archive]).

HHSoft Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver for 6th, 7th, and 8th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processors on Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 64-bit

HHSoft Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver for 6th, 7th, and 8th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processors on Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit (modified driver to enable support) - Downloads Now Available!

Driver Version: 21.20.16.4860 (64-bit only).

This driver version is based on the latest version available from the Intel Download Center. Please read the "Disclaimers" and "Known Limitations" sections in this post before you download and install this driver. The download link is in the "Instructions" section.

This driver has been tested to be functional on several Dell laptops with Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 and Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620 [Dell Inspiron 15 5579, Dell Inspiron 15 3567, Dell Inspiron 17 7779] running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. Note that this driver may not work with all processor graphics models within the 6th/7th/8th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor families.

Note: This driver should also install on Windows 8 64-bit and Windows 8.1 64-bit, but it has not been tested on those operating systems.

Instructions:

7-Zip needs to be installed to extract the driver files.

1. Download the driver here (choose one source): Google Drive, MEGA.nz, Microsoft OneDrive.
2. Extract the compressed archive using 7-Zip.
3. Run "igxpin.exe". Follow the installer prompts.
4. Click Continue when unsigned driver warning appears (this appears since the driver has been modified to allow installation on Windows 7).
5. Restart your computer.

Note: If installation does not work with "igxpin.exe", try running DPInst64.exe (not DPInst32.exe) to install the drivers.

Known Limitations:

1. Cannot run Windows Experience Index (WinSAT) test on Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620 - test crashes. Since Windows 7 will try to run the test automatically while the computer is idle on AC power (for laptops) if it has never been run before, you should run the WinSAT test before installing the Intel graphics driver (this will result in a low score due to it being run on the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter driver, but the test should not run again automatically).
2. Internet Explorer 11 crashes when loading videos on a webpage on Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620. Use Firefox or Google Chrome instead.
3. HDMI audio out should work, but using the standard Microsoft "High Definition Audio Device" driver instead (not the "Intel(R) Display Audio" driver).
4. For computers with dual graphics (integrated + discrete graphics), install the above driver first, then install the appropriate version of the suitable graphics driver for the discrete graphics.

Disclaimers:

Warning: This driver is not supported by Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, HHSoft Software or your computer manufacturer.

HHSoft Disclaimer Agreement:

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS DRIVER SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, INDEMNITIES AND GUARANTEES WITH RESPECT TO THE DRIVER SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW, CUSTOM, PRIOR ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS BY HHSOFT OR OTHERWISE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT) ARE HEREBY OVERRIDDEN, EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED.

DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL HHSOFT, ITS LICENSORS OR ITS OR THEIR RELATED COMPANIES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE DRIVER SOFTWARE AS SPECIFIED ABOVE, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, BASED ON YOUR CLAIMS OR THE CLAIMS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER BASED ON THIS AGREEMENT, ANY COMMITMENT PERFORMED OR UNDERTAKEN UNDER ON OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE.

Microsoft Webcam Software: AMCAP - Original, Simple to Use - Webcam Recording Software

Microsoft Webcam Software: AMCAP - Original Version Download:

Link: Google Drive.

Both versions are almost identical (apart from copyright date in About box) and have the same functions.

Download Official Apple MacBook/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air/iMac Boot Camp Windows Driver: Cirrus Logic High Definition Audio Driver for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10

Download Official Apple MacBook/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air/iMac Boot Camp Windows Driver: Cirrus Logic High Definition Audio Driver for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10

Drivers are WHQL signed by Microsoft.

Download Link: Google Drive.

For Models: CS4206, CS4207, CS4208, CS8409.

OS: Windows XP (32-bit only), Windows Vista (32-/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-/64-bit), Windows 10 (32-/64-bit). Note: Not all OS versions support all models above.

Instructions: After downloading and extracting the compressed ZIP folder, run "Install.exe".

Download Original Intel Drivers for: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3A Mini PCI Adapter / Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter

These drivers have been removed from the Intel Download Center website since 2017.

Latest Version Available: 1.2.5.37 (08/02/2006)

For: Windows 2000 and Windows XP 32-bit

Download Link: Google Drive.

Note: You will need to use Device Manager to install this driver.

Download InstallShield PackageForTheWeb 2 / 3 / 4 - Self-Extracting Package Creator

Download InstallShield PackageForTheWeb - Self-Extracting Package Creator

Link to Download (Versions 2, 3 and 4 available): Google Drive Folder. Note: Only original packages offered for download. These packages are the original ones offered for download on the InstallShield website in the past (Versions 3 and 4 are digitally signed by "InstallShield Software Corporation").

Description (originally on InstallShield website from ~2002-2004):

Product Information:

Boxes, tape, labels, and postage -- the Web doesn't require any of these. But you do need to package all of your files into one compressed self-extracting executable that can be digitally signed for security. Good thing there's PackageForTheWeb.

PackageForTheWeb is a visual development utility for creating more than just self-extracting executables. Need to put an installation on the web? PackageForTheWeb is designed to work with all InstallShield authoring tools. It will wrap any setup into an Internet ready package in a matter of minutes. Need to distribute training materials or other documents? PackageForTheWeb can also be used to wrap virtually any type of file into secure packages that are easy for your customers to use. Plus PackageForTheWeb is available for complimentary licensing to all InstallShield customers.

User Profiles:

1. Looking to package a setup created with Professional 5.x or Express 2.x? PackageForTheWeb is the perfect answer. From within the PFTW design wizard, simply point to your media files, and PFTW will do the rest. Optionally, PFTW allows you to digitally sign your package, password protect it, or enforce other security policies. Later versions of InstallShield DevStudio, Developer, Professional, and Express already include the PFTW functionality. No need to download a separate product. You can find the option to build a self-extracting EXE from within the media or release wizards.

2. Looking to simply package a series of documents or other files? Creating a package of documents is simple. Just run our packaging wizard. Minutes later, you have a professional, self-extracting EXE that's ready to post on your Web server, or send via email. The best part is that the package is easy for your customers to unpack, because they don't need any additional software installed on their PCs.

Key Features:

- Digitally sign your package with industry-standard Microsoft Authenticode technology.
- Prevent running of corrupt downloads with automatic CRC checking.
- Create a self-extracting EXE that starts the installation immediately after download. No need for the customer to save/ find/ run your installation.
- Display installation dialogs in 29 languages. All dialogs will run in your customer's native language.
- Simple to use. Create a download packages within minutes.
Licensing:

PackageForTheWeb is available at no cost to all current InstallShield customers. Packages created with PackageForTheWeb are royalty-free to allow for unlimited distribution.

Download Link: (Versions 2, 3 and 4 available): Google Drive Folder. Note: Only original packages offered for download. These packages are the original ones offered for download on the InstallShield website in the past (Versions 3 and 4 are digitally signed by "InstallShield Software Corporation").

HD Audio Driver: IDT High Definition Audio CODEC Generic Driver for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and newer

IDT High Definition Audio CODEC driver - WHQL signed by Microsoft

DOWNLOAD LINK:  Google Drive Folder (Drivers + Readme).

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows XP and newer

VERSION: 5.10.6233.266 (Windows XP), 6.10.6233.266 (Windows Vista and newer)

DESCRIPTION: Generic driver and installation files for IDT High Definition Audio CODEC.
             The driver software is compressed into different archive formats (.zip, .7z and .rar).
             Since they all have the same content, please right-click one to download that you can extract
             most easily. Example: On Windows, .zip is recommended if you don't have 7-Zip installed.

FOLDER CONTENTS:

File Name                                  | Size (MB) |
IDTHDAudio_5.10.6233.266_6.10.6233.266.7z  |  14.1 MB  |
SHA-256 Checksum: 1570F9C8EA87DEC6A3DBD67FB7B41B1DACFFE3E911E01931F8027EA9A35617D5
 
IDTHDAudio_5.10.6233.266_6.10.6233.266.rar |  23.0 MB  |
SHA-256 Checksum: 9CC6DFF4E1E234F1FE09DADB30760691D6A4D479AC112E8290F28A694276E6A2
 
IDTHDAudio_5.10.6233.266_6.10.6233.266.zip |  27.4 MB  |
SHA-256 Checksum: 2D33251BE2DB174AD12F23E3096AFFBD6A50AA092CD15B8954335A7564EF0971

INSTRUCTIONS:

HOW TO EXTRACT DRIVER
---------------------

1. Download the IDT High Definition Audio CODEC driver from Google Drive Folder (Drivers + Readme) to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Extract the compressed (zipped) folder by right-clicking it and selecting "Extract All". Follow the on-screen instructions.
   By default, the files are extracted to a folder with the same name as the zipped folder in the current directory.

HOW TO INSTALL DRIVER
---------------------

1. Use Windows Explorer to open the folder containing the extracted files.

2. Within this folder, you will see the setup program "setup.exe", which must be run to install the IDT High Definition Audio CODEC driver and software application.

Installation note: If the message "This program might not have installed correctly" appears, click "This program installed correctly".

NOTES:

1. This package contains a generic version of the IDT High Definition Audio CODEC driver and can be used for general purposes. However, computer original equipment
   manufacturers (OEMs) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes to the software or driver to provide improved operation
   on your computer. To avoid any potential incompatibilities with your OEM-branded system, IDT recommends that you contact the OEM for the latest updates and
   technical support information, and use the software and drivers provided by them. IDT and your computer's original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may not provide
   technical support for issues that could arise from the usage of this generic driver and software version. If you can no longer get driver support from your
   computer manufacturer, you can use this generic driver.
2. This package supports Windows XP and newer operating systems.

Other Software: Click here.