EPG No Longer Working - zap2xml

mvallevand · (This post was last modified: 2025-06-21, 03:29 PM by mvallevand.)

For those that don't want to use the linked exe, the solution to create your own file is explained here https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.ph...#pid600107 with the new patch explained here https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.ph...#pid601576 and shown here https://github.com/jef/zap2xml/pull/26

I do like the comment here https://github.com/jef/zap2xml/issues/25 since I would be concerned if the AWS challenge that was first there ever returns a solution is possible (I had a proof of concept) but much harder to implement.

Martin

fla · 2025-06-21, 03:17 PM

(2025-06-21, 01:30 PM)koijh65 Wrote: Virustotal is a website that allows the scanning of uploaded files or the URL's of files.

I could PM a download link to my build but it also gets flagged by 4/71 vendors on virustotal. A strawberry perl build of hello.pl gets flagged by 3/71 vendors. Or just build your own as Martin said.

Code:
#!/usr/bin/perl

#

# The traditional first program.

# Strict and warnings are recommended.

use strict;

use warnings;

use Sub::Util;

# Print a message.

print "Hello, World!\n";

Try it.

Code:
pp -o hello.exe hello.pl

I'm curious if others get their builds flagged too by www.virustotal.com.

mattman1968 · (This post was last modified: 2025-06-22, 09:42 PM by mattman1968.)

(2025-06-20, 01:36 PM)mattman1968 Wrote: A possible solution for some users that I posted about in the other EPG thread...

If you use an HDHomeRun, you can extract the EPG into xml. I set this up the other day and it works perfectly - only 2 minor issues:
1. All shows are marked as "NEW". However, the author is aware and a fix is being worked on. You can also uncheck the "New" flag in NPVR settings. Not sure how this will affect series recordings.
2. Can only extract 7 days worth of data, but not really a big deal.

Reddit link https://www.reddit.com/r/JellyfinCommuni..._suitable/
Github link https://github.com/IncubusVictim/HDHomeRunEPG-to-XmlTv

This fork fixes the all programs marked as "NEW' issue.
https://github.com/supitsmike/HDHomeRunE...usly-shown

SamM · (This post was last modified: 2025-06-27, 10:32 PM by SamM.)

I downloaded antidot's file, but my system quarantines it without asking any questions. I'm using Edge with Defender. I don't think there is a workaround. But here is my dilemma: my zap2xml file was compiled from strawberry, and it was working until 2 weeks ago. I have the exact same exe on 2 systems, one is older with Win 10, and it still works without a hitch. But on my Win 11 system, it quit working 2 weeks ago. I tried going to tvlistings.gracenote.com, and I don't get a login page. When I look at results from my batch, this is what I get:
Logging in as "..." (Fri Jun 27 17:08:55 2025)
[Attempt 1] <html>
<head><title>403 Forbidden</title></head>
<body>
<center><h1>403 Forbidden</h1></center>
</body>
</html>
It does 3 attempts and quits. I don't know why it doesn't work on the Win 11, but works on the Win 10.
Can anyone help me with this?

I tried Ferrellsl's new file from github, and I get this error:
[Attempt 1] LWP will support https URLs if the LWP: Tongue

rotocol::https module is installed.
[Attempt 2] Can't locate object method "new" via package "LWP: Tongue

rotocol::https::Socket" at C:\Users\ftrad\AppData\Local\Temp\par-6674726164\cache-ca926d0ca5d2f92db2ffeeb547be16721dc9c965\inc\lib/LWP/Protocol/http.pm line 33.
[Attempt 3] Can't locate object method "new" via package "LWP: Tongue

rotocol::https::Socket" at C:\Users\ftrad\AppData\Local\Temp\par-6674726164\cache-ca926d0ca5d2f92db2ffeeb547be16721dc9c965\inc\lib/LWP/Protocol/http.pm line 33.

One final thing, that reddit link doesn't work.

mvallevand · (This post was last modified: Yesterday, 12:09 AM by mvallevand.)

Based on that error message.

Code:
cpan install LWP::Protocol::https

Martin

mattman1968 · Yesterday, 12:41 AM

(2025-06-27, 10:19 PM)SamM Wrote: One final thing, that reddit link doesn't work.

This should work.
https://www.reddit.com/r/JellyfinCommuni..._suitable/

mattman1968 · (This post was last modified: Yesterday, 05:56 AM by mattman1968.)

In regards to using the HDHR to generate an xml for EPG...

I edited the py script to collect 14 days rather than the default of 7 days...Much to my surprise, it worked! My guide data now populates 14 days of EPG. All previous documentation about using the HDHR to capture EPG says 7 days is the max, but my guide shows 14 days. This might be the best solution to capture EPG for free as long as you have an HD Homerun.

Original Reddit link https://www.reddit.com/r/JellyfinCommuni..._suitable/

Fork to fix All Programs marked as "NEW" https://github.com/supitsmike/HDHomeRunE...usly-shown

Edit: Just want to make clear...I do not subscribe to any EPG service - not SD, not HD Homerun, not XMLTVListings...nothing. I get the full 14 days of EPG simply following the link I provided and because I have an HD Homerun.

SamM · Yesterday, 01:04 PM

(Yesterday, 12:08 AM)mvallevand Wrote: Based on that error message.

Code:
cpan install LWP::Protocol::https

Martin

Sorry, I'm confused.
1. Which error message are you talking about - 1st or 2nd (it depends on which version exe I used)?
2. Where/when should I use this code line (I'm not a programmer)?

mvallevand · (This post was last modified: Yesterday, 01:08 PM by mvallevand.)

Basically your error

Code:
[Attempt 1] LWP will support https URLs if the LWProtocol::https module is installed.

showed a missing module, I gave you the the command to install it. You would run it from the same folder that you run the program pp from in fla or ferels instructions.

Martin

SamM · Yesterday, 03:21 PM

(Yesterday, 01:07 PM)mvallevand Wrote: Basically your error

Code:
[Attempt 1] LWP will support https URLs if the LWProtocol::https module is installed.

showed a missing module, I gave you the the command to install it. You would run it from the same folder that you run the program pp from in fla or ferels instructions.

Martin

It's still not clear to me what's what. I just downloaded Ferrell's exe from here: xap2xml.exe no longer working in Windows 11 · Issue #9 · jef/zap2xml
I don't see any instructions.

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