HDVR2 stuck in Boot Loop

[drewbp]

Sorry if you have read this already, I put it in the wrong forum category so am reposting here.

I did an upgrade from 6.2 to 6.2a as described in this thread. http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=343660

I powered it up and worked just fine. I then applied the script as listed in post 42 to update the config file so it would read 6.2a, I must have had some newer slices on my unit as it came back as 6.4a after the script ran.

I guess that the config (6.4a) does not match the software version (6.2a)and am stuck in a boot loop.

I need help to repair this. I realize that I will have to take my drive out of the unit and access it from my pc.

Thanks.

[rbtravis]

To bring your Directv TiVo back to life you can purchase Instantcake 6.2a from DVRupgrade. It will bring you back to the version you want. It will give you a working version. Remember to disconnect the phone line after you finish the initial setup. good luck :)

[drewbp]

Yes I am looking for a solution without losing all my recorded programs. I know I can instant cake again. Thanks.

[drewbp]

Okay I was able to connect by serial and heres what came up.

[BTUx9]

quick thing to try: disconnect the usb network adapter, and then try to power up.

p.s. If you have access to a chat client (aim, yahoo! chat, etc.) feel free to give me a shout (my accounts are listed)

[drewbp]

BTUx9

Just wanted to let you know that my HDVR2 is as good as new. I have even loaded TVP 2.1 on and have it running. I am waiting for Hackmans site to come back up to be able to download his newest version and install that too.

Thanks once again for all your help.