No Original Backup

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I bought a "pre hacked" hdvr2 awhile back. I have become very interested in lerning all I can about this hobby. I want to attempt to to apply this sript to a new 160 gig hd. My problem is I do not have the original backup. What are my options?

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Try www.tivostuff.com. There are complete backup images of the HDVR2 for downloading.

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Thanks! Next question, how do I know which one to use?

[captain_video]

Easy. Get the one that corresponds to the model and OS version you want. 3.1.1b is the latest for the HDVR2. Note that the HDVR2 is listed as a Philips model when it's actually a Hughes.

[Sleeper]

Here is the one that you want:

http://www.dealdatabase.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29196

[Grag]

Thanks guys! Going to get started tonight.

[Grag]

Ok, I have everything I need. In reading it seems that I need to restore the original image to a 40 gig hd. Is that true? Can I just restore it to my 160?
Thanks!

[Sleeper]

Try restoreing to the original 40 gig. Don't use the -x option or the -s option to mfsrestore. It may not fit but try it.

Search for posts on Maxtor MaxBlast and set the drive to the maximum non-LBA48 size. The actual sector size is in more than one of my posts.

[Grag]

Sleeper, My original drive was hacked and it is up and running. I prefer to leave it be for now. Could I restore to any 40 gig hd? I think I can pull one from one of my computers. Just format it fat32?
Thanks!

[Sleeper]

No, not all 40 gig are exactly 40 gig - some are smaller than others. You must be at least equal to or larger than the original. Try it though. No need to format it. Just do the restore.