Anyone have a Image for a DT Tivo(80GB)?

[Enrique]

I did download instantcake-tcd649-1.1-std.iso and try to use the image with Winmfs but I keep getting "Not a valid backup file"

Anyone have a working DT Tivo image?

[David_NC]

Don't use Winmfs with instantcake. The file you downloaded is an iso file - an image of a CD that contains the Tivo disk image, and all the necessary programs to put it on the tivo hard drive.

Use whatever CD writer program is on your computer (Nero, Roxio EasyCd, etc) to record a CD from that file. Usually you can just click on the iso file and it will open the CD writer program. Just don't make the common mistake of copying the iso file to a CD.

Follow the instantcake instructions for hooking up the hard drive in your computer, and boot the computer from the CD you just created, and its a pretty automated process from there.

[Enrique]

Don't use Winmfs with instantcake. The file you downloaded is an iso file - an image of a CD that contains the Tivo disk image, and all the necessary programs to put it on the tivo hard drive.

Use whatever CD writer program is on your computer (Nero, Roxio EasyCd, etc) to record a CD from that file. Usually you can just click on the iso file and it will open the CD writer program. Just don't make the common mistake of copying the iso file to a CD.

Follow the instantcake instructions for hooking up the hard drive in your computer, and boot the computer from the CD you just created, and its a pretty automated process from there.I don't have any blank cds so thats why i wanted a image(I thought that what IC was and I could use it with winmfs).

So... Anyone happen to have a DT image?

ETA: I was able to find a blank CD in my house!!

[Enrique]

Now I'm getting with instantcake is "first target drive to small" help? It's an 80GB HDD western digital.

[classicsat]

You don't need a blank CD.

You just need to open the file with Isobuster.

If you can boot linux, you can mount the ISO.

[David_NC]

Now I'm getting with instantcake is "first target drive to small" help? It's an 80GB HDD western digital.

Unfortunately, all 80GB hard drives are not the same size. They vary by a small number of sectors/kilobytes of space. The Tivo image can only be restored to a drive that is at least as large as the original, so you will probably need to find another drive, since the DT unit didn't come with anything smaller than 80GB. I'm guessing the InstantCake software checks for correct drive size, to prevent people from going through the whole restore process only to have it fail in the Tivo.

[Enrique]

Well I was able to get my hands on an image(Thanks rcobourn) and got everything up and running.:up:

[suntrup]

Hi,

I am also looking for an image to repair an directv RCA DVR-80. Can you pass it along?

Thanks, Paul

[stamasd]

Hi,

I am also looking for an image to repair an directv RCA DVR-80. Can you pass it along?

Thanks, Paul

The image I have won't work for your unit. Sorry.

[BaLLZaCH]

Hello, I am new to the forums and to Tivo, but I have done my research...
Thanks in advance if you care to read my rambling ... :-)

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In short, I am also trying to restore my TiVo TCD649080 DT 80 Gig Series 2 with the factory Hard Disk/Drive image, or at least the system files..
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[Rebooting error, boot screen 'powering up, one minute more', then reboot]

This is an unhacked unit and was never attempted to be modded. (It will no longer boot up, but you can hear the hard drive accessing data) [This unit is basically brand new and has not been used for more than a few days]... HD Diagnostics say 'pass' ...

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The story:
I am new to Tivo and to this forum so thank you in advance if anyone cares to point out a direction for me ...

I bought a Series 2 the other day from a display model, but it had never been used or set up, only sitting on the shelf unhooked... I took it home, did initial set up, hooked everything up with a data cable to a Moto cable box. Everything was great, worked fine. [Connected only with RCA cables in and out, no RF and no dual tuner connected]

This morning, I was testing the Tivo (recording) and un-tangling my coax, and the picture went out on the Tivo. Hrmm, Ok, I hooked the box directly to the TV and it was fine, hooked it back to tivo and nothing . Odd because the Tivo menus still work... Ok, I thought maybe the tuner(s) switched over to analog instead of RCA, so I put it on ch101 and went to Tivo setup and checked the setup for connection again, everything was correct but no picture. ODD, Sooo, I got this bright idea ....

So I thought "OK, I'll reset the Tivo' so I carelessly unplugged the power cord, and plugged it right back in to reset.

Yeah, well now it will not boot back up. I get "Powering Up..." and then "One minute more please" then it reboots and boots all over again.


So I did as much research as I could today, and have tried everything I know to do. First, I left tivo unplugged for 30 minutes and disconnected everything but RCA out, tried a dedicated power outlet, tried hitting pause durring bootup... Nothing.

I then cracked open the case, made sure all connections were tight, changed the drive cable, tried Cable-Select and/or Master/Single, I even used my PC power supply to power the drive and unplugged the fan to check for faulty tivo supply [also, there are no leaky or busted capacitors on the board or power suplpy]...

So, I then put the drive into my PC and ran Western Digital Diagnostics on it. PASSED. .



[I]So now I just "assume" that since I was test-recording the tivo at time of power failure, it may have corrupted something .... So I went on the search for a fresh drive image...

I then searched for hours for a and stumbled across 'the cake' program but dont really need to upgrade any drives or hack it or modify I just want my factory binaries back ... I also searched everywere I could think of for the above posted/listed ISO file with no luck.

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I am asking please :-)
stamasd, or Enrique, could you help point me in the right direction?...



Again, thank you in advance for any assistance...
Thanks,
Ballzach

[Enrique]

If you want I can send you a winmfs image, it's easier to use the 'the cake' program.

[BaLLZaCH]

If you want I can send you a winmfs image, it's easier to use the 'the cake' program.

You know I would 'like' that, to say the least ...haha .... I'll PM for info ...

[Enrique]

I would love that :-) ... 'probobly take me hours to figure out, but yes please, haha ....Theres a walk through:


http://www.mfslive.org/winmfs/index.html

http://www.mfslive.org/winmfs/quickstart.htm

And where you can download the program:

http://www.mfslive.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=15

And the links to the image:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/urbpvg

And
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6opja0


If you need any help please let me know.

[BaLLZaCH]

Thank you buddy,

I accidentally PM'd you before I read this reply, so disreguard the PM...

I will read it over and see where I can go with it.
Thank you for the quick reply, I really seriously do appriciate it, and I will get back with the forum with the outcome soon ....


I gotta shut down the PC to swap the HD so I'll be gone for a little while .... 'Ill be back .... Thanks ...

[Enrique]

Thank you buddy,

I accidentally PM'd you before I read this reply, so disreguard the PM...

I will read it over and see where I can go with it.
Thank you for the quick reply, I really seriously do appriciate it, and I will get back with the forum with the outcome soon ....


I gotta shut down the PC to swap the HD so I'll be gone for a little while .... 'Ill be back .... Thanks ...Winmfs works within Windows FYI. So you have to be booted(With HDD you want to use) in windows to use winmfs.

[BaLLZaCH]

//n/a//edit//disreguard//

[Enrique]

//n/a//edit//disreguard//Got the hang of it?

[BaLLZaCH]

haha sorry about that last 'post' oops ...
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Enrique,
It installed perfectly! I re-installed in the Tivo, and (Drum roll please...)

WOW !!! Bingo ! Perfect ! Worked great ! I am so happy that my fellow internet 'brother'in helped me out, I thank you so much Enrique! Thank you bro, for your assistance and help.


It booted to the Tivo menu and that is good enough for now....


Enrique I will thank you again, and 'bed down' for the night, and I will update soon when I get everything 'else' up-and-going. Then maybe I can also contribute to the forum myself ...

Thanks again buddy!
Ballzach

[Enrique]

haha sorry about that last 'post' oops ...
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Enrique,
It installed perfectly! I re-installed in the Tivo, and (Drum roll please...)

WOW !!! Bingo ! Perfect ! Worked great ! I am so happy that my fellow internet 'brother'in helped me out, I thank you so much Enrique! Thank you bro, for your assistance and help.


It booted to the Tivo menu and that is good enough for now....


Enrique I will thank you again, and 'bed down' for the night, and I will update soon when I get everything 'else' up-and-going. Then maybe I can also contribute to the forum myself ...

Thanks again buddy!
Ballzach:) Happy to help. :up:

[BaLLZaCH]

haha wow it looks like I was a little excited last night haha ,


I had to run a 'reset and delete everything' but it worked out today.



Quick question also, if the serivce expires for the Tivo unit (I realize that you can not record any longer) but will the unit still update the tv guide information or will it say something like 'to be announced'?

[SPA]

Hi, I’m new to TIVO and everything; I don’t even live in the US. I got a Series 2 just for recording TV shows according to a schedule. Since I can’t have (and I don’t need) a TIVO subscription, how can I use it without subscription, just to record whenever I want. I followed the steps mentioned here, downloaded the SW, the image and installed it on the HD, but whenever I start the unit there’s a message saying that there is a problem and that I need a subscription. What can I do? Did I use the wrong image? Thanks.

[Enrique]

Hi, I’m new to TIVO and everything; I don’t even live in the US. I got a Series 2 just for recording TV shows according to a schedule. Since I can’t have (and I don’t need) a TIVO subscription, how can I use it without subscription.You can't you Tivo without a subscription, that's call thief of service.

[SPA]

Thanks Enrique. Very helpful. However, tivo doesn't work in my country. i'd glad to pay but it doesn't work. Please just enlighten me, when you talk about hacking and cracking a tivo box, what exactly do you mean?

[Enrique]

Thanks Enrique. Very helpful. However, tivo doesn't work in my country. i'd glad to pay but it doesn't work. Please just enlighten me, when you talk about hacking and cracking a tivo box, what exactly do you mean?When we talk about hacking a Tivo it's about adding features to the Tivo that aren't there by default. In no way are we talking about using a Tivo without having a Tivo subscription. Now when you say "tivo doesn't work in my country" what country do you live in? Tivo works I believe in the USA,Canada,Japan,Australia,Taiwan and limited support in the UK.

[SPA]

Thanks Enrique. I live in Costa Rica. I friend of mine gave me the box and i thought i could use it without subscription. Thanks