So, when new content appears in that folder, say, for example, a BitTorrent folder, the software will automatically copy that content to your TiVo as well. While not being promoted by TiVo, the TiVo Desktop software can monitor any folder on your computer – not just podcast folders. HD video content residing on your PC (video podcasts, TV shows, movies etc.) transfer to high definition TiVo units at 720p compared to 480p previously (480p is still used for HD transfers to Series 2 units). With the new 2.6.1 functionality, you decide which video podcasts you want on your TiVo.Īlso, for the first time, version 2.6.1 provides TiVo Series 3 and TiVoHD users with higher quality PC to TiVo transfers. With TiVoCast, (which still exists), TiVo chooses which video podcasts you can subscribe too (see my prior critique here). This is a marked improvement over the prior ‘walled garden’-only offering – TiVoCast. Once setup (see below) the TiVo Desktop software monitors your video podcast directories and automatically copies newly arrived video podcasts to your TiVo (sorted in podcast-specific folders). Video podcasts of your choosing can now be served up from your PC to your TiVo Series 2, 3 or TiVoHD.

$24.99), the most important new feature of version 2.6.1 is its integrated support for video podcasts. For TiVo Desktop users that have upgraded to TiVo Plus (U.S. TiVo Desktop version 2.6.1 (download here) was launched on Ap(See TiVoPony’s announcement and Megazone’s post including TiVo’s press release).

2.7 License Key Issue Under Windows 7 Beta” TiVo Desktop 2.7 accepted my Desktop Plus License Key and the application has been working fine under Windows 7 beta ever since.Ĭontinue reading “Solving TiVo Desktop Plus v. I was about to try installing the older TiVo Desktop version 2.6.2 when it occurred to me to try running BOTH the installer and the app in Windows Vista compatibility mode. The TiVo Desktop 2.7 app rejected that key as well.Īfter a couple hours and four phone calls we/they all gave up. Digital River issued me a new license key. The only solution TiVo’s support team had in its database was to reinstall the app – which didn’t work when I tried it. After installing the generic TiVo Desktop 2.7 software under the Windows 7 Beta, the desktop software would NOT accept my TiVo Desktop Plus License Key.

On Sunday March 8, I spent several hours on the phone with both TiVo and Digital River’s (TiVo’s online license key fulfillment provider) technical support teams.

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