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DIRECTV2PC v7507 - Issues & Discussion

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#1 ·
Important Note:

Please, DO NOT CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT about this version.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

The Contents of this Download: (Differences based on previous version)

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Download v7507
Download DIRECTV2PC Playback Advisor

New features
  • No new features since last version

Improved/Updated
  • Stability

Notes
  • Please use your existing DIRECTV2PC key .. If you do not have one, please complete the Beta Download process @ http://www.directv.com/directv2pc
  • New Codecs may be download & installed as part of the setup/activation process after installation.
 
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#379 ·
SPACEMAKER said:
When I open DirecTV 2PC it acts like it's starting to download codecs but it just closes out.

Windows 7 64bit
EVGA GeForce GT 610 1024MB
SPACEMAKER said:
I did that once. I will try it again when I get home.
Try my extra cautious reinstall steps that worked for me: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=3180816#post3180816

Let us know how it goes.

BTW: I have Win7 64 bit with and AMD HD5970 video card. I wonder if it's win 8 drivers would kill DTV2PC...
 
#381 ·
Happy to hear. It is a great feeling when the program seems dead and you can get it back to life.

I think codecs or something gets corrupted/go missing and the built in download process won't redownload what is needed for the program to work.

Doing a completely clean install of Directv2pc makes sure all components are installed.
 
#383 ·
It has worked with every nVidia card I've ever used, but it doesnt work with every driver version....I recommend trying the latest drivers from the nvidia site, if they don't work, try the ones that come with the card. I've got a pair of 560Ti's running in SLi on Windows 7 64-bit...works great. DIdnt work with the drivers that originally came with the card.
 
#387 ·
Recently upgraded to an HR44 with whole home and kept my old HR22. I decided to try Directv2pc again. Was pleasantly surprised to see that the program saw all the recorded programs on both DVRs. A day or two ago the HR44 received a firmware update. No the program only sees two HR44 shows recored on 4/29. None of the previous recordings show up even though they do show up on the HR44. Ideas?
 
#395 ·
PhilS said:
Check the IP address of the HR44 under your Router DHCP settings. Make sure it matches the IP address in the HR44 settings. If the IP address in the HR44 has a 169 in it, then it is not getting the IP address from the Router.
I had my two bedroom DVR IP's set manually. I restored defaults and had the DVR's get their own IP'svia the router. I tried playing recording and it crashed 2 times and finally on the 3rd try it played. We shall see how it goes. :)
 
#397 ·
SParker said:
Short lived. It played for 2 minutes and crashed and now I can't get it playing again.
This is a cut and paste from an earlier post by another user...
it might be worth a try, as it worked for him.

I did some searching on Google and found my own answer from earlier in this thread.. http://www.dbstalk.c...8&postcount=124

These are the steps to fix if you have this problem:

  • Download Directv2pc from the first post of this thread
  • Uninstall current version of Directv2pc
  • Shut down PC then turn it back on
  • Turn off your firewall/AV program
  • Right click install as admin - the file you downloaded from first post of this thread
  • Enter your most recent activation key when prompted that was emailed to you. (I used one from 2011) Save your activation code email!
  • After you enter activation key you know things are going well if you get messages about downloading and installing codecs and updating program.
  • After install Start Directv2pc
  • It will scan and find your DVRs, select one and start watching TV.
  • Restart Firewall/AV program.
Restarting PC, installing as admin, and turning off Firewall AV may or may not be necessary, but I wanted to cover all bases in one reinstall.

I really love this program when it works. With March Madness and baseball season coming up it is a must for me to have so I can watch and work at the same time.

I had 2 years of flawless use, reinstalled, 2 more years of flawless use, and reinstalled. Hopefully I get two more years.

I am fairly sure this problem is caused by the codecs this program uses getting deleted, corrupted, or quarantined.

It would be nice if they had a codec pack to reinstall but since this program is not supported, I was happy the download still worked. I am saving my copy this time in case the download link stops working one day.

I really don't see this program sticking around much longer.

*** If the program used to work for you and stopped working for some unknown reason, can't find recievers, crashes, etc... I would recommend the full uninstall and reinstall steps above. It takes about 30 minutes and is worth a shot.
 
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