September 10, 2005 7:04 PM

lwrehm said:

I am trying to figure out what exactly I need to do to upgrade with my new 250GB drive to PTVnet. I'm also using Vonage for my phone service so my unit cannot connect to Dirctv via the initial phone call.

I did a search on the software version but a few things are not clear, thus I have not downloaded any iso's yet.

My understanding now is that I need to

1. install Instant Cake version 6.2
2. install the PTVnet upgrade
3. install the drive and off I go (hopefully)

One of the posts I read gave me the impression that I needed to do the PTVnet install first then the Instant Cake.

Wrong order...

Boot with the PTVnet CD - supply the InstantCake CD when prompted, install the drive and off you go.

For answers to commonly asked questions, please refer to the
InstantCake Instructions and Release Notes,
Official InstantCake Discussion Thread, and the
Official PTVnet Discussion Thread

September 10, 2005 11:44 PM

Nevres said:

I need to know if the phone call is needed even when instantcaking a drive, my purchase depends on this issue

thanks

If you are only using InstantCake, you wil still need to make a phone call as a clear and delete everything is required after you install the drive in your TiVo. Please see the release notes for more details.

For answers to commonly asked questions, please refer to the
InstantCake Instructions and Release Notes,
Official InstantCake Discussion Thread, and the
Official PTVnet Discussion Thread

September 11, 2005 7:28 AM

Nevres said:

im sorry for being so stubborn, but please, what direction should i take having the phonecall problem, do i buy a PTVdrive, or is there another way through instant cake

thank you

Nevres -

Clearly, you've left some information/background out. Not certain what this has to do with initial question in this thread; or what the problem you are having actually is. If you are unclear about what InstantCake does, or considering going the route of PTVnet or a pre-upgraded drive (is that what you are implying); I'd recommend a few things:

1) take another look at the product descriptions, and read them, patiently

2) if you have additional questions, please post in the 'product information and upgrade advice' area, not the technical support area (or to a thread which is not related to the questions you may have.

Thx

For answers to commonly asked questions, please refer to the
InstantCake Instructions and Release Notes,
Official InstantCake Discussion Thread, and the
Official PTVnet Discussion Thread