ViiV software

[tsbrady1]

a few months back I screwed up and removed the ViiV software on my HP Vista desktop via the control panel, add/remove programs. I called HP and they said the only way to get it back was to format my drive and re-install the start-up disk and all the software. Does anybody know if this is true or can I download the software and re-install?

[Stuart Sweet]

I don't know if that's true, but I can tell you that there are alternatives to Viiv if you're trying to share to DIRECTV receivers. TVersity is an excellent one.

[LarryFlowers]

a few months back I screwed up and removed the ViiV software on my HP Vista desktop via the control panel, add/remove programs. I called HP and they said the only way to get it back was to format my drive and re-install the start-up disk and all the software. Does anybody know if this is true or can I download the software and re-install?

HP told you the truth, access to the ViiV software was always restricted to the OEM's unfortunately. I built a ViiV capable PC back when ViiV was still and active program and I couldn't get it anywhere.. Drag out those disks...

[puffnstuff]

a few months back I screwed up and removed the ViiV software on my HP Vista desktop via the control panel, add/remove programs. I called HP and they said the only way to get it back was to format my drive and re-install the start-up disk and all the software. Does anybody know if this is true or can I download the software and re-install?

Go to the gateway tech support site it was still there last week , and it works on my HP .

[tfederov]

What version are you looking for? I believe I have it.

[MikeW]

Try this.

http://directv.com/images/assets/media_share/IntelViivSoftwareDownload.html

[LarryFlowers]

Try this.

http://directv.com/images/assets/media_share/IntelViivSoftwareDownload.html

Cool, Mike... I searched and searched and all I could find was the notice on the Intel site... I am downloading it now..

[dave29]

nice find, downloading to my laptop now. desktop already has it.

[tsbrady1]

Thanks Mike, and to all those that replied, I appreciate your help. BTW, Mike I like your avatar, I have a Black Lab too, it's my wife & I Child!

[dave29]

just tried to install to my vista laptop 3 times. after it downloads it wont install.....

"this file was blocked because it does not have a valid digital signature that verifies its publisher"

[MikeW]

just tried to install to my vista laptop 3 times. after it downloads it wont install.....

"this file was blocked because it does not have a valid digital signature that verifies its publisher"


Which version of Vista are you running? According to the site...

You must have either Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate in order to use the Intel® Viiv™ software.

Also, there are two links on the site...one for XP and one for Vista. Did you initiate the download from the lower link?

About the Black Lab...he is GREAT! Terrific demeanor around the house (inside dog) and fun to play with at the park.

[dave29]

ultimate, and yes... the bottom vista link

[puffnstuff]

Which version are you trying because the version from directv would not work for me either . I had to get it from the Gateway site .

[MikeW]

http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R142229&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=189941

Dell has 1.6. I don't know if it is specific to Dell machines, but it is for 32bit Vista.

[tsbrady1]

FYI... the file downloaded from D* worked for me, thanks again Mike!

[hdtvfan0001]

Very nice find. Thank you.

[dave29]

http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R142229&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=189941

Dell has 1.6. I don't know if it is specific to Dell machines, but it is for 32bit Vista.

thanks.......