Transfer of TiVo files to new computer

[michthom2522]

I recently purchased a new computer and want to play my TiVo files on it, but I am getting an error message from WMP 11. I've downloaded the latest TiVo to go software. I originally recorded my TiVo files on my old machine. I places these on an external hard drive, but when I copy these to the new machine, I get an error message saying that WMP cannot play the file. I've checked the codecs, and they all seem to be in place. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[greg_burns]

I've checked the codecs, and they all seem to be in place. Any suggestions?

Sounds like you may still have a codec issue though. You could upgrade to Tivo Desktop Plus, it comes with the necessary codec. Or you could try installing some of the free or pay ones.

http://www.cole2k.net/?display=Codec-Pack-Standard

http://www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html

[wscannell]

Do you have the correct Media Access Code? This must match the code on the TiVo where the recordings were made.

[greg_burns]

Do you have the correct Media Access Code? This must match the code on the TiVo where the recordings were made.

The should generate this error message: "The specified network password is incorrect." At least it does on my machine with WMP10.

What exact error message are you seeing?

[windracer]

Did you actually install TiVo Desktop on the new machine where you are trying to play the .tivo files?