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bill3579

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New problem, probably related to all the above.

My HDD (1TB) was about 70% full. While deleting a few folders I noticed the total available space was not increasing. After a shut down and reboot, the function returned to normal and I deleted some more. However, a check on the hard disk resulted in fail, error 8. There are suggestions on other sites that the HDD should be reformatted or replaced. If I have to do either, how can I get all my recordings off to an external HHD? I have copied a few files to USB in order to make DVDs and it takes ages,

| Sun 31 Jan 2016 12:58:52 #41 |
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bill3579 - 1 minute ago »
New problem, probably related to all the above.
My HDD (1TB) was about 70% full. While deleting a few folders I noticed the total available space was not increasing. After a shut down and reboot, the function returned to normal and I deleted some more. However, a check on the hard disk resulted in fail, error 8. There are suggestions on other sites that the HDD should be reformatted or replaced. If I have to do either, how can I get all my recordings off to an external HHD? I have copied a few files to USB in order to make DVDs and it takes ages,

The custom firmware has a Samba server and also a FTP server. Either will copy your files directly to a networked PC.

| Sun 31 Jan 2016 13:02:19 #42 |
bill3579

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Thank you, that is good news. I will search for info on how to start Samba.

| Sun 31 Jan 2016 13:32:19 #43 |
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bill3579 - 1 hour ago »
I will search for info on how to start Samba.

Not sure if you saw my post at the bottom of the previous page but you should start by installing the full custom firmware (I assume you currently only have the minimal install) and looking at the hard drive diagnostics (SMART data).

| Sun 31 Jan 2016 15:28:34 #44 |
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I did see the post but failed to understand it fully. Have pointed web browser at the HDR IP but could not proceed further because the ethernet connection has failed again. I will try again in a few days with a wireless dongle.

I had considered doing a factory reset, but cannot find assurance that records on the HDD will be left undisturbed. It is said to be the case for Foxsat, but is it the same for Fox?

| Sun 31 Jan 2016 17:49:31 #45 |
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bill3579 - 16 minutes ago »
I will try again in a few days with a wireless dongle.

OK. Installing should be a case of clicking on a button and waiting although there have been some recent cases of people needing to make several attempts before it successfully downloads all the files required.

I had considered doing a factory reset, but cannot find assurance that records on the HDD will be left undisturbed. It is said to be the case for Foxsat, but is it the same for Fox?

Yes it is the same with recordings left untouched but I don't see the point. You have a possible problem with the hard drive and the starting point should be looking at the SMART data which will say whether it is worth attempting to fix the errors or better to replace drive.

| Sun 31 Jan 2016 18:11:10 #46 |
bill3579

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Thanks, I'll wait for the dongle. The reset query was only for future reference.

| Sun 31 Jan 2016 18:17:42 #47 |
bill3579

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The HDR now has a wireless connection and the custom firmware has been downloaded and installed. Results of a disk diagnostic check are in a pdf file which I intended to attach to this post, but when I pressed Upload, I was ejected from the forum and my draft was wiped.
I want to copy some recordings to my laptop before doing anything else like logging in with Telnet to run Fixdisk, but I do not know what to do next.
Can you see the pdf file?

| Sun 7 Feb 2016 18:07:14 #48 |
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bill3579 - 34 minutes ago »

Can you see the pdf file?

No. The critical items from the diagnostics are the "Raw values" of the following attributes:

5 Reallocated_Sector_Ct
9 Power_On_Hours
187 Reported_Uncorrect
197 Current_Pending_Sector
198 Offline_Uncorrectable

| Sun 7 Feb 2016 18:45:34 #49 |
bill3579

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I do not understand how I can send you the file. Extracts for the items you mention are:-

5 Reallocated_Sector_Ct, PO--CK, 8, 100, 100, 036, 100%

9 Power_On_Hours, -O--CK, 9545, 090, 090, 000, 90%

187 Reported_Uncorrect, -O--CK, 14, 086, 086, 000

197 Current_Pending_Sector, -O--C-, 7, 100, 100, 000

198 Offline_Uncorrectable, ----C-, 7, 100, 100, 000

| Sun 7 Feb 2016 19:37:33 #50 |