Viewer Paul wants to expand his DirecTV DVR's storage space, but doesn't want to lose his stored content. Watch the video to hear Pat run through the options for backing up your video.
Sorry folks, but Weaknees only moves content after you buy one or more of THEIR outrageously overpriced external drives. $300 for 1 terabyt, $400 for 2 terabytes.
At the risk of sounding a bit smug, what could any of you possibly have on your DVR's that would be worth such a convoluted hack that you can't readily and easily find somewhere on the net? My sons name appeared on a kiddie show and I would have liked that, but nothing I've ever downloaded in years of daily use, could I not find, rip and burn from elsewhere. If you need some sources or the methods involved, feel free 2 ask Torx bits? Learn to seek content, then rip it and burn it.
@misswillingtolearn I must add that removing the drive out of the Directv is not complicated but it does require a special torx -10 bit. You can get Torx Bits at a hardware store. You must also practice good grounding and anti-static procedures. Be aware that you COULD LOSE ALL YOUR data if you are not 100% correct in cloning using Gparted.
If you want to use a Windows machine, I recommend Acronis to clone drives. Again, you HAVE to pay attention to what you are doing or you lose it all.
You also have to remove the original drive out of the Directv. This voids the otherwise crappy warranty. If you are leasing, I guess this could be a big deal. I did it with no issues. I cloned the contents to a 1TB drive and then connected the 1TB drive to E-Sata port. This way I can backup the hard drive on the Directv. If you want a long-term archive, you need to get a computer/PVR. Google it.
It is not impossible to copy Directv drive. All you need is Gparted and you can do it. It is not for the timid, but it IS not impossible as alluded to here.
buy yourself a DVD recorder, of course it takes a lot of time but you get the movies off your DVR! The you can watch them when ever you want!!
TheAngryAmericanwon 3 weeks ago
Sorry folks, but Weaknees only moves content after you buy one or more of THEIR outrageously overpriced external drives. $300 for 1 terabyt, $400 for 2 terabytes.
wyadams 3 months ago
At the risk of sounding a bit smug, what could any of you possibly have on your DVR's that would be worth such a convoluted hack that you can't readily and easily find somewhere on the net? My sons name appeared on a kiddie show and I would have liked that, but nothing I've ever downloaded in years of daily use, could I not find, rip and burn from elsewhere. If you need some sources or the methods involved, feel free 2 ask Torx bits? Learn to seek content, then rip it and burn it.
wyattspop 9 months ago
@misswillingtolearn I must add that removing the drive out of the Directv is not complicated but it does require a special torx -10 bit. You can get Torx Bits at a hardware store. You must also practice good grounding and anti-static procedures. Be aware that you COULD LOSE ALL YOUR data if you are not 100% correct in cloning using Gparted.
If you want to use a Windows machine, I recommend Acronis to clone drives. Again, you HAVE to pay attention to what you are doing or you lose it all.
beerman1957 10 months ago
You also have to remove the original drive out of the Directv. This voids the otherwise crappy warranty. If you are leasing, I guess this could be a big deal. I did it with no issues. I cloned the contents to a 1TB drive and then connected the 1TB drive to E-Sata port. This way I can backup the hard drive on the Directv. If you want a long-term archive, you need to get a computer/PVR. Google it.
beerman1957 10 months ago
@beerman1957 I will ! T7hank you so muc7h for t7he tip , beerman1957 ! God bless !
misswillingtolearn 10 months ago
@misswillingtolearn : If you search Sourceforge in Google with Clone, you get the instructions. Youtube Will no let me post.
beerman1957 10 months ago
@beerman1957 Could you please teac7h us 7how to do t7his ? T7hank you so muc7h !
misswillingtolearn 10 months ago
can you do this with a time warner cable box?
RMACAO87 11 months ago
It is not impossible to copy Directv drive. All you need is Gparted and you can do it. It is not for the timid, but it IS not impossible as alluded to here.
beerman1957 11 months ago