DirecTV-2-PC Public Beta

**daverp** · 10-22-2008 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by GeorgeLV

HDCP is only required if you're going to a digital output. Analog VGA works just fine, but I think it causes some content to be downrezed to 960x540 to comply with Hollywood.

That doesn't seem to be the case. I have a pair of 22" LCD's one with HDCP and one without. Both are connected with a DVI cable and they work fine. It's not downrezing the video. It doesn't seem to use HDCP, or at least in this build.

**Brian Hall** · 10-22-2008 05:25 PM

The program starts up fine, but when I click on play to watch something, it gets an access violation in clnetshow.dll.

XP with the latest service pack and drivers. nVidia 8800 GTX.

**hancox** · 10-22-2008 05:42 PM

One thing - I wish the HR2x menus looked as nice on my TV as they do through the software! Smooth as silk...

**Brian Hall** · 10-22-2008 05:46 PM

I uninstalled PowerDVD and that solved the problem. DirecTV2PC is now working. HD playback is smooth.

Had to unlock parental controls for some shows to be available.

**Stalker** · 10-23-2008 12:30 AM

It is working for me although I don't have the right video card to stream it smoothly.

My question is though the only access I am getting is the programs I have recorded already.

Is this all we have access to stream?

Someone also mentioned you could use Vista Windows Media also...How does that work?

**rmmrph** · 10-23-2008 07:33 AM

It worked on both my HR20 and HR21 until the latest software update. Now I can no longer see the HR21.

**maleman** · 10-23-2008 12:30 PM

I'm pretty happy with this. You can actually watch close to live TV if you hit record in your guide. As soon as you do that the program becomes available in your playlist and you can watch it through directv-2-pc on your computer.

**Seabow** · 10-23-2008 05:04 PM

Works great for me and I installed it on two computers.

I have a dual core proc, 2 gigs memory and Radeon x800 video card in one computer. At first I couldn't get any video, so I downloaded the latest ATI driver and it works flawlessly now. Smooth video even on HD. I am very satisfied with it.

The second computer is a Celeron (single proc), 1 gig memory and only integrated video. Same problem. I had to download the latest display driver first. But it streams SD programs really well and it can do HD, but it hiccups a bit (but still watchable)

btw, neither computer passed the playback advisor test.

I think the main thing is to have enough memory. Make sure your computer is clean (I always get rid of all the junk that automatically runs at start up) and update your display drivers.

Oh yeah, one more thing. I have to disable my software firewall (Kerio) when I use it.

**jcrandall** · 10-23-2008 05:07 PM

Please remember, if you download, install, and have reasonable issues, please report them here:

http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv-...-feedback.html (DirecTV2PC Issues & Feedback)

Please don't bother with issue posts if your computer is clearly the issue, meaning your graphics card or processor have no business decoding high definition video.

Remember, for many that complained above, the computer is actually DECODING the MPEG2 or MPEG4 video. That takes a lot more horsepower than just sending a video stream, such as with xbox, playstation, or media player.

**charper1** · 10-23-2008 08:03 PM

This is a duplicate post in this thread until it gets merged with the official thread.

Again, it should be noted (MAYBE AS A STICKY) that a PC or laptops build/speed is not the sole determining factor or the performance of this application. Ones network and running background services and processes also need to be scrutinized.

It apps like these that point out exactly why I think DBS companies should stick with just that, DBS; there are too many factors outside of their control; too many per user variables that are really not in their wheel-house to correct or worry about. Too many things for the lay-user to figure out that they have no idea what they are doing and expect their DBS company to do it because now their name is on it.