TiVo reboots frequently

[Bytez]

I'm using tivo series2 with version 7.3.1. Tivo reboots quite often shortly after I turn on my digital stb connected to it. First, the image on screen would freeze for about 8 seconds, then tivo reboots itself.

This happens at least 3-5 times a week. After about a month, I decided to unplug the ac power for 1 hour then plugged it back in. This didn't help at all :down: the older version doesn't exhibit this kind of behavior. Thumbs down for 7.3.1 :mad:

PS Also, tivo is very unresponsive to commands from the remote. Up to a 1 minute delay sometimes :eek:

[tivo275]

Right after the latest system software upgrade (7.3.1) my Pioneer 57h DVR started having the same problems:

Freezing during playback
Blank screen

The only solution has been to unplug the machine and wait for the reboot. Since I see that others are having the same problem, I am wondering if TiVo will address this issue soon.

[bedelman]

Are these boxes using a network adapter? If so, which one?

I know of a specific issue with the TiVo Wireless Adapter and a computer running a chat client that runs the Bonjour protocol (Trillian Pro on Windows, Fire or iChat on a Macintosh). In those cases, disabling only the Bonjour protocol on only the chat client resolves the issue.

[Bytez]

using a wireless adaptor, siemans speedstream usb 802.11b

[bedelman]

using a wireless adaptor, siemans speedstream usb 802.11bIt's not on the list at All Wireless Network Adapters (http://customersupport.tivo.com/knowbase/root/public/tv2184.htm) and it hasn't been unusual in the past for unsupported adapters to result in reboot behavior.

You might try leaving the adapter disconnected for a few days and see if the rebooting behavior subsides.

[Bytez]

Ok, I'll give that a try! Thanks :D

[generaltso]

I'm having the same problem with my Humax DRT800 running 7.3.1. Randomly, the video will freeze for 8 to 10 seconds and then come back for 2 or 3 seconds. Then the unit reboots. Interestingly enough, if I catch it just right and rewind the video a little bit in that 2 or 3 seconds after the video freeze, it seems to prevent the reboot. Of course, that doesn't help when it's unattended and it reboots in the middle of a recording.

[Bytez]

Damn it!! I removed the wireless adaptor from my system and it still reboots :( happens a few times a day now, uggggghhh!!!

[farneyboy]

I am having the same problem. I have a Netgear WG111 attached and the box seems to reboot itself at least once a day. I only got it for Christmas last year so it shouldn't be having hard drive failure already, should it? I am also nearly constantly transferring shows to my PC, so could that have something to do with it?