Multi region hack? For DVD player

I have used my regions up and would like to reset my computer; please let me know if this is possible, My drive is DVD rom MATSHITA CD-RW CW-8123
Thank You

Hi Tobyhead,
You have to use a DVD burning program to change the regions. I am not going to get into detail because I don't know how legal/moral it is.
Jon
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