"NextPVR has stopped working" failure

[Zeb]

I see, you only experimented with "all programs." I'm fresh out of ideas again. None of this is inspiring me to buy a Windows 8 machine any time soon, although some NPVR users are happy with it.

[bechis1]

It might be useful to find out the configuration of other users running NPVR on W8.

[Zeb]

You might try sending a private message to Lao Pan asking him to look at this troublesome thread, but I did have another thought concerning your problem:

Microsoft: Will I be able to play DVDs after upgrading?

NPVR has DVD playback capability (which is easy to forget since I'm used to Media Player). I wonder if it calls upon DVD hardware and drivers at the same point identified by sub regarding graphics? If your PC has a preinstalled DVD drive, it seems possible that you might lack a Windows 8 driver for it following upgrade. I recall a thread where a user experienced problems after installing a DVD drive, which went away after reinstalling NPVR.

[bechis1]

I just played a DVD for the first time on this computer (have only had it a month) and it played fine - ASUS computer had preloaded DVD software by Cyberlink. But maybe Cyberlink doesn't have what NPVR is looking for related to W8? (Windows 8 came preloaded on this computer when purchased new).

[Zeb]

Sorry, one of your posts yesterday made me think you had upgraded to Windows 8. BTW Cyberlink's MPEG2 decoders are among the best, and should work with NPVR - if only you could get NPVR working.

[bechis1]

My fault, I should have been clear. I sent a message to Lao Pan. I think I might start a new thread to query other users successfully running NPVR on W8 to see if their hardware/software configuration offers any clues. Thanks for your help.

[sub]

I think I might start a new thread to query other users successfully running NPVR on W8 to see if their hardware/software configuration offers any clues.

I'm using NextPVR on Win 8. Infact, I'm developing NextPVR on Windows 8 these days. I've haven't had to do anything special though. My motherboard has an onboard Intel 4000 video chipset. I use a pile of different tuners during my normal usage and testing, and they've all generally worked well.

[bechis1]

I just ran some Windows 8 troubleshooting options and got various errors running various troubleshooters for things like Hardware and Devices, Windows Updater, etc. Also when I try to run NPVR in a Windows compatibility mode for Windows 7 and others it reports "Issues found: Incompatible program", with no further help. I think I'll return this computer to where I bought it and have them reimage Windows 8 and start over.

[Lao Pan]

Got your PM
Unfortunately there is not much I can suggest - You definitely need the Full DX9 installer - I also installed vcredist 2005 SP1 2008 SP1 2010 SP1 then updated windows till there were no more updates.
I don't have Media Center installed anymore and I have the latest AMD MB and Graphics drivers installed.
User Account Control set to Never Notify although I had it set one notch higher than that with no problems.

If you get it going I would personally recommend SAF Codecs unlocked.

Early on I had serious problems with an Antivirus program - not NPVR related and in the end had to do a refresh install to get W8 back to full function.
A bit of a pain installing all the software again - but it was worth it. I would now recommend the built in AV & Firewall (Exceptions for NDigitalHost NextPVR NRecord exe's)

[bechis1]

Yes, I think a full re-install is only remaining option. Clearly something wrong with the current install. Thanks.