How to update encryption code on PS3 to play blue-ray movies

Updating with a USB Flash Drive

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  Insert the USB flash drive into an open USP port on your computer. The drive must have at least 168MB of free space.

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  Click "Start," and select "Computer" to open the list of drives. The USB flash drive will appear under "Devices with Removable Storage."

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  Double-click on the flash drive, and right-click on an empty area. Highlight "New," and select "Folder" to create a new folder. Type "UPDATE," then press the Enter key.

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  Download the latest version of the PS3 system software from PlayStation.com, and save the file in the UPDATE folder you created.

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  Remove the USB flash drive from the computer, and insert it into the USB port on the front of the PS3.

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  Turn on the PS3 without a game disc inserted, and navigate to the "Settings" option. Scroll down to "System Update," then press the X button.

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  Highlight "Update via Storage Media," and press X again. The PS3 will display a message stating a new update was found. Press X to install the update.

Updating with an Internet Connection

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  Turn on the PS3 with no game disc, or eject the game disc to access the main menu.

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  Scroll to "Settings," and highlight "System Update."

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  Select "Update via Internet," then press the X button.

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  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process.