Planet Replay

[badge671]

Haven't been here in a while. I'm guessing Gary has been M.I.A. for a long time now? Are we on our own? We have to stick together! All we have is each other, now!! LOL

Anyway, here's my problem. I just got a new computer (Gateway laptop - Windows VISTA). My old computer died, so no backup. But, the good news is, I had all my shows on an external hard drive. SO, I just installed DVA 3.2 on my new Vista laptop. Needless to say, I'm having problems.

First off, everything DOES work.. I can see my archived shows on my external hard drive. DVA is talking to my Replay unit just fine, etc. But, DVA is having trouble with the .XML files, and giving me a boat-load of error messages after DVA runs for a few minutes. Here are my most common errors..

1. "Error saving DVArchive Store (DVArchive.xml) - Store MAY be corrupt"

2. SERIOUS ERROR! Unable to rename old store "C:\Users\DVArchive.xml" to backup "C:\Users\DVArchive.xml~" Please be sure directory file can be read/written to...

You can see it all below here..

04/29 22:58:14 Notice: DVArchive V3.2 starting
04/29 22:58:17 Notice: Scheduler Now Running

04/29 23:02:17 ERROR: XMLUTILS:: Error trying to create XML Output file C:\Users\badg671\Documents\DVArchive\Local_Guide\DVArchive.bak - C:\Users\badg671\Documents\DVArchive\Local_Guide\DVArchive.bak (Access is denied)

04/29 23:02:17 ERROR: Error flushing persistant store - C:\Users\badg671\Documents\DVArchive\Local_Guide\DVArchive.bak (Access is denied)

04/29 23:08:01 Notice: UPNP:: Received UPnP packet from previously unknown DVR @ 192.168.1.3 -- looking up DVR info

04/29 23:08:04 REPLAY_DEVICE[Replay T V/192.168.1.3]:: DVR space usage update: Total Capacity 152.18GB, Remaining 41.16GB

04/29 23:08:04 Notice: UPNP:: DVArchive has recognized new DVR ReplayTV named Replay T V at 192.168.1.3:80 (Serial RTV5040K2CA0125456)

04/29 23:08:04 DVR Replay T V Photo space not allocated (less than 512MB) - Photos usage is disabled for this ReplayTV

04/29 23:08:18 Notice: REPLAY_DEVICE[Replay T V/192.168.1.3]:: Timestamp offset set to -3 seconds.

04/29 23:12:17 ERROR: XMLUTILS:: Error trying to create XML Output file C:\Users\badg671\Documents\DVArchive\Local_Guide\DVArchive.bak - C:\Users\badg671\Documents\DVArchive\Local_Guide\DVArchive.bak (Access is denied)

04/29 23:12:17 ERROR: Error flushing persistant store - C:\Users\badg671\Documents\DVArchive\Local_Guide\DVArchive.bak (Access is denied)

04/29 23:26:13 ERROR: LOCAL_STORE::SAVE: Unable to rename old store C:\Users\badg671\DVArchive.xml to backup C:\Users\badg671\DVArchive.xml~ - PLEASE BE SURE THE DIRECTORY/FILE CAN BE READ/WRITTEN TO

Can anyone help me with this?? Thanks

[hdonzis]

[fbreshears]

Due to Vista's funky security/permissions implementation, I could'nt get DVA to run as a service. I finally got it to run properly as an application using WinDVA.
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[badge671]

Thanks guys.. Actually, I tried to register for DVArchive.org, but I haven't received my 2nd email granting me access yet. I can't get in there.

I never used WinDVA before on my XP, so it's new to me. I installed it the other day, and seemed to have trouble getting it to work.

1. As far as deleting .xml from my external drive, would you be kind enough to give more detailed instructions? As far as I know, only the shows .xml files are on there. DVA's system .xml config files (.xml, .xml_1, .xml_2, .xml~, etc) are getting installed on my C drive, and my shows and their previous files are on my external E drive. I've tried doing those "permissions" tweaks for VISTA with my .xml files, but it appears that I have full permissions.

2. Also, if you wouldn't mind, more detailed information for setting up WindDVA on VISTA. And, do I need JAVA 1.2.4? Or, will any current/new JAVA work? I did successfully get WinDVA to use JAVA 1.2.4, but like you, couldn't get it to run as service. And when I say I couldn't get it to work for me, I meant that I couldn't get it to launch (show) DVA.

Again, thank you for all your help, guys.

[badge671]

Did you mean delete all the XML docs for each individual recorded show, and leaving the other show files intact? (.ndx, etc)?

I don't see any other .xml files on my external drive.

[hdonzis]

[badge671]

Yeah, I'm not sure what to do, then. Like I said, I read all about permissions last night. i followed instructions on granting full access permissions to files, etc. I don't seem to be getting anywhere with that.

I disabled UAC for Vista
I tried giving full permission for the XML file itself

DVA is still giving me crap. The XML file IS getting created, right after I acknowledge the error by clicking "ok". Like I said, DVA is functioning, but I'd like to get rid of the errors to avoid crashes, etc.

[badge671]

Hmmm.. it seems to be fine until I turn on my ReplayTV unit. Don't know if that's relevant at all.

Doesn't have anything to do with static IP's, does it? I don't want to go through all THAT again! LOL

[hdonzis]

[badge671]

Yeah, could be a coincidence. But, I took a 20 minute shower with DVA running fine, when I came back and turned on my Replay unit, I got the errors again. Just curious.

Good news.. I finally got WinDVA up and running correctly and launching DVA. Give me about 24 hours to see how it all plays out.

[badge671]

Oh, and thanks again.. I'll keep you posted

[badge671]

When I get the error message, "Be sure the directory can be read/written to" for the XML output/save-to-store issue, does that mean that I want to make sure the pathway destination folders DON'T say "Read-Only"?? (i.e. the "Import" folder for the temp files, and the "Local_Guide" folder, when I right-click on their properties?) Because, other than that, as far as I can tell, my permission settings are okay. Yet, I still get the error.

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm just a novice. I have to really research these things online before I start wrapping my brain around it. I'm just kind of stuck on this particular issue.

[badge671]

I think I may be onto something. I tried turning off the "Read Only", but Vista keeps putting the check mark back in the read-only box. I just found a thread online about this issue. I guess it's a big problem for a lot of people having issues with programs.

I'll keep digging

[badge671]

Still not having any luck. I'm at a total loss. No matter what I do to edit the permissions on Vista, I'm still getting the same errors over and over again.. DVA is unable to save "old store" (DVArchive.xml) to "backup" (DVArchive.xml~)

DVA stops streaming back to my Replay when this happens.

[nded]

The problem is with where DVArchive is trying to write/rename the DVARCHIVE.XML files. On my XP computer it is located in C:\Documents and Settings\Ed - it will be different on your computer. Try logging in as ADMIN or as a user with administrative rights. Then try running DVArchive again.

Let me repeat, this has absolutely nothing to do with the XML file associated with your shows. Do not mess with those files!

P.S. Vista sucks
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[badge671]

Yes, I know where my xml files are. After changing ownership on as many files I could find associated with the pathways that I use for DVA, there does seem to be an improvement. I've pretty much eliminated all errors, except for the ".xml to .xml~" error.

I'll keep playing with it, and I'll try your suggestion, too. But, if my user name is listed under "administrators" now after changing ownership, isn't that the same thing as logging on as administrator?

[badge671]

Hmmmm.. maybe I'll give this a try?

http://www.lancelhoff.com/how-to-run-a-program-in-vista-with-administrator-rights/

[badge671]

Nope, still nothing. I've just posted my problem on a few Vista forums. Hopefully, someone will be able to help me there.

Thanks for trying, guys.

[bartsimpson]