So far this software sucks

[dc9mm]

I install Nextpvr I add my devices it only finds 2 of them. I have the two Hauppauge 1600 cards scan for channels for Over the air hd. it finds them no problem. I go to live tv it says no temp buffering file created so no live TV. WTF, the program didn't make the buffer folder? I chose a folder to store recordings so why isn't it using that?

Why didn't it find my third hauppauge PVR-150 card? The fact this doesn't even have a setup button in the main panel seems rather crude. Plus after installed it it said there was a newer version. BUT when I try to install said new version it fails. I believe because Iam supposed to stop the NPVR SERVICE what ever the heck that means . I search the forums here and find people saying they cant get there Service to start BUT nothing on how to STOP said Service. WTF. I have been using Sage TV but wanted to try something else. this software needs MUCH improvement. Its like iam supposed to be a programmer to get it to work. Plus I saw nothing about getting my usbUirt and remote to work with this software. That should be part of the main setup. I realize its a free software so I guess I cant expect much. Oh well it was worth a look.

[mvallevand]

Supporting posts like this sucks too. You certainly missed a few basics ie the wiki and did you even bother looking at the Start Menu under NPVR for some options.

It is harder to set up then SageTV probably needing a few hours but it is rock solid once you get it done.

Martin

[JavaWiz]

I think you'll find hundreds of users that vigorously disagree with your assessment of this software. You provided no logs or any 'real' information to allow anyone to provide any useful help.

You will find the answers to most of your problems by reading a couple of posts. In particular the one that says : NextPVR Tech Support - READ BEFORE POSTING --- REALLY! --- READ BEFORE POSTING--.. You will however be left in the dark by being reacting extremely negative (i.e translate as ass) without even taking the time to read the basics...

I install Nextpvr I add my devices it only finds 2 of them. I have the two Hauppauge 1600 cards scan for channels for Over the air hd. it finds them no problem. ... Why didn't it find my third hauppauge PVR-150 card?

The PVR-150 is an analog tuner, follow the instructions in the above link.

I go to live tv it says no temp buffering file created so no live TV. WTF, the program didn't make the buffer folder? I chose a folder to store recordings so why isn't it using that?

This one isn't documented very well, however a quick walk thru the settings under Misc, you'll see Live TV Buffer section, you specify it there, c:\temp is just a default on the install. If you've specified a folder, and it still isn't working, recreate the problem and post your logs (read the link above to identify where the logs are and how to post them).

The fact this doesn't even have a setup button in the main panel seems rather crude.

Read the link above, it will take you to the wiki - First Steps:

Code:

After installing, a new NextPVR user would typically perform the following configuration tasks before using NextPVR for the first time:

1.Right click anywhere on the NextPVR window and click Settings.

Plus after installed it it said there was a newer version. BUT when I try to install said new version it fails. I believe because Iam supposed to stop the NPVR SERVICE what ever the heck that means .

If you are a unix guy, think daemon. There are methods to start and stop the service in the windows start menu under NPVR menu. I believe the next version of the software attempts to do this for you.

I have been using Sage TV but wanted to try something else. this software needs MUCH improvement.

This software is always improving, a new version is released roughly every quarter or less. Sub relies on his users to provide feedback on what could be better and very often, those suggestions make it into the next release or two...

Its like iam supposed to be a programmer to get it to work. Plus I saw nothing about getting my usbUirt and remote to work with this software. That should be part of the main setup. I realize its a free software so I guess I cant expect much. Oh well it was worth a look.

I think in order to use this software, you do have to be willing to go thru some trial-and-error at times. This is not commercial software, it is built in spare time by 1 person (that has a FT job) with input from several others across the globe (most of who also have FT jobs). But if you patient and willing to learn, I think you'll find you get better service from this community than you would from most commercial software companies...

BTW, with Hauppage cards, you don't need usbUirt, the Hauppauge IR and remote works fine.

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I install Nextpvr I add my devices it only finds 2 of them. I have the two Hauppauge 1600 cards scan for channels for Over the air hd. it finds them no problem. I go to live tv it says no temp buffering file created so no live TV. WTF, the program didn't make the buffer folder? I chose a folder to store recordings so why isn't it using that?

Why didn't it find my third hauppauge PVR-150 card? The fact this doesn't even have a setup button in the main panel seems rather crude. Plus after installed it it said there was a newer version. BUT when I try to install said new version it fails. I believe because Iam supposed to stop the NPVR SERVICE what ever the heck that means . I search the forums here and find people saying they cant get there Service to start BUT nothing on how to STOP said Service. WTF. I have been using Sage TV but wanted to try something else. this software needs MUCH improvement. Its like iam supposed to be a programmer to get it to work. Plus I saw nothing about getting my usbUirt and remote to work with this software. That should be part of the main setup. I realize its a free software so I guess I cant expect much. Oh well it was worth a look.

You're probably just in different mind set since you've been using a different app, and NextPVR concepts aren't gelling for you.

When NextPVR was installed, it created a shortcut for you called 'Stop NPVR Service'. The next release does automatically stops things during an upgrade, to make it more idiot proof.

NextPVR is really aimed at modern devices like digital tuners, cablecard tuners, HDMI capture devices etc. There is some analog support for users stuck with old setups like yours. If you'd followed the instructions on the sticky thread about enabling analog support, you'd have worked that out by now. ie, If you install the Hauppauge WinTV7 software, then your Hauppauge PVR-150 will show up and be useable. There is no support for the USB-UIRT. You can use one of these if you want, but its up to you to find a blaster executable that can be used to control it. ie, you don't need to be a programmer to use the app - but if you want to use unsupported hardware, then you are going to need to do more legwork your self...at the least the app is flexible enough to let you.

[psycik]

You're probably just in different mind set since you've been using a different app, and NextPVR concepts aren't gelling for you.

When NextPVR was installed, it created a shortcut for you called 'Stop NPVR Service'. The next release does automatically stops things during an upgrade, to make it more idiot proof.

NextPVR is really aimed at modern devices like digital tuners, cablecard tuners, HDMI capture devices etc. There is some analog support for users stuck with old setups like yours. If you'd followed the instructions on the sticky thread about enabling analog support, you'd have worked that out by now. ie, If you install the Hauppauge WinTV7 software, then your Hauppauge PVR-150 will show up and be useable. There is no support for the USB-UIRT. You can use one of these if you want, but its up to you to find a blaster executable that can be used to control it. ie, you don't need to be a programmer to use the app - but if you want to use unsupported hardware, then you are going to need to do more legwork your self...at the least the app is flexible enough to let you.

A USB uirt works fine as a receiver with hip controlling it. In the past I've used it for blasting as well.

[Damstas]

It is harder to set up then SageTV probably needing a few hours but it is rock solid once you get it done.

Martin

As a average user, I found NPVR much easier to setup than SageTV.

I don't think NextPVR sucks. It support variety of features and the people behind it are very helpful.

[mvallevand]

As a average user, I found NPVR much easier to setup than SageTV

Good point, I was speaking about setting it up with a North American perspective for the included guide set up automatically and the included decoders the two trouble issues for non-technical people. Now that SageTV is going Open Source no guide data, no decoders it will be pretty level playing field. About all that STV will have going for it is analog support and its loyal North American fan base.

Martin

[Damstas]

Good point, I was speaking about setting it up with a North American perspective for the included guide set up automatically and the included decoders the two trouble issues for non-technical people. Now that SageTV is going Open Source no guide data, no decoders it will be pretty level playing field. About all that STV will have going for it is analog support and its loyal North American fan base.

Martin

Yeah, that's true. As a European I didn't get the automatic EPG data and the setup for Schedules Direct was quite complex in SageTV compared to NPVR. Decoders are easy to switch in NPVR too.