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  • Fix: Sorry there was a bug in the new setting that prevented it from being turned off

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Previous versions

  • 1.6.26
    • Enhancement: New option to adjust download speed which can help prevent errors when downloading TS files
    • Enhancement: New option that allows the retry feature to automatically reduce download speed on subsequent tries
    • Fix: Fixed the calculation error that caused the program to prompt you that there isn't enough space even when there was
    • Fix: VideoReDo prost processing section would incorrectly say that VRD wasn't installed when it was still checking to see if it was
  • 1.6.24
    • Fix: Some TiVos would not load their show list due to an error in the XML they sent to pyTivo
  • 1.6.23
    • Critical fix: The tivolibre decryption tool does not function in 1.6.22, if you want to decrypt you need to update
    • Change: The update popup now has the option to ignore an update so you'll get no further notifications about that update
    • Fix: Changed temp file extraction back to TEMP folder rather than C as that was just a mistake
  • 1.6.22
    • Change: pyTivo Desktop is now digitally signed which should help prevent WIndows warnings and antivirus false positives
    • Enhancement: Changed the way check for updates works so that it's easier for me to update version in the future
  • 1.6.21
    • Fix: VideoReDo post processing will now work with v5, v6 and v6 Pro
    • Enhancement: VideoReDo post processing with v6 now supports AdScan profiles (a VideoReDo update will also be required for this one to work properly)
    • Fix: The installer now sets all the registry keys needed for .tivo files to play properly in Windows Media Player 
  • 1.6.20
    • Fix: Videos post processed by VideoReDo will now rename the metadata file to match
    • Enhancement: Added feature to disable insufficient space warning and some people are having issues with it
    • Change: Added a donation link to menu at the request of several users (software is still free)
  • 1.6.19
    • Critical Fix: VideoReDo integration did not work properly with VideoReDo v6
    • Enhancement: VideoReDo section now shows which version of VideoReDo is being used
  • 1.6.16
    • Critical Fix: Settings dialog would crash on save if there was no list of TiVos. (i.e. if MAK was not set or wrong)
    • Critical Fix: Installer would not create folder that the conf file goes in on fresh install
  • 1.6.15
    • Critical Fix: Error connecting dialog would display instead of settings dialog if MAK was incorrect
    • Critical Fix: Downloads would fail if output path contained a period
    • Critical Fix: Installer would not create conf file on fresh install
  • 1.6.12
    • Critical Fix: Error connecting dialog would display when trying to download file
  • 1.6.11
    • Enhancement: New option to check for beta versions of pyTivo
    • Enhancement: New feature to check free space on download drive and prompt user if insufficient for download
    • Enhancement: New feature to prompt for VideoReDo post-processing options on every download
  • 1.6.10
    • Critical Fix: Bug in new VideoReDo feature would cause pyTivo to crash if VideoReDo was not installed on system
  • 1.6.9
    • Fix: Day listed next to recordings was off by one day
    • Fix: Service would not function due to missing plugin in the service exe
    • Enhancement: Ability to rearrange TiVo tabs and disable TiVos you don't want to see
    • Enhancement: ViideoReDo post-processing is now an option on the download tab in the settings dialog
  • 1.6.7
    • Critical Fix: Error in code caused pyTivo to crash when renaming the file after TS errors were detected
  • 1.6.6
    • Fix: Some shows use duplicate episode IDs which prevents them from displaying properly in the Desktop app
    • Fix: Retry connection from error dialog was not working
    • Change: Upgraded to newest build of ffmpeg
    • Enhancement: Retry count added to file name
    • Enhancement: Additional logging added to disclose the location of TS transfer errors
    • Expiremental: Desktop can now be accessed via a browser including remotely from another PC or mobile device
  • 1.6.4
    • Critical Fix: Some files might fail transferring back to TiVo due to bug
    • Fix: Sortable file name feature wasn't working
    • Expiremental: Desktop can now be accessed via a browser for OSes not supported by Desktop app
  • 1.6.2
    • Fix: .tivo files would not play in Windows Media Center due to error in registration of TiVo DirectShow filter
    • Change: Options dialog rearranged for simplicity andoptions to override 3rd party exes has been removed
    • Enhancement: pyTivo can now be run as a service that does not require user to logon
    • Enhancement: New options to monitor TS downloads and retry if a errors are detected
  • 1.6.1
    • Critical fix: Bug in 1.6.0 prevented PS button from functioning when in "allow me to select" mode.
    • Fix: Sortable naming always used regardless of setting
    • Fix: Save Shares button menu would display down off screen
    • Fix: pyTivo could stall if user stopped transfer from TiVo
    • Fix: Uncaught exception in pyTivo server would cause unexpected behavior
    • Enhancement: Overhauled UI to display information in a more convenient way
    • Enhancement: Added refresh button that will reload the TiVo My Shows list
    • Enhancement: Warn user if pyTivo is actively transferring and they try to stop or exit pyTivo
    • Enhancement: New option allows user to select TS/PS format for every individual file
    • Enhancement: pyTivo now uses tivolibre to fix TS transfers so they no longer stall or fail when transferring back to TiVo
    • Enhancement: pyTivo now uses tivolibre for all decrypting
  • 1.5.15
    • Critical Fix: pyTivoTray may not exit due to stalled version check thread
    • Criitical Fix: pyTivoDesktop may throw an error if it can't find the pytivo.conf file
  • 1.5.14
    • Fix: pyTivo Desktop app will now find pyTivo server even if you've changed the port
    • Fix: Bug could cause some TiVo show lists not to populate
    • Fix: Update zeroconf to newer version which might help with some network issues
    • Enhancement: User interface changed so that show list now scrolls independently of the rest of the UI
    • Enhancement: You can now disable Suggestions so they are not displayed and download all button ignores them
    • Enhancement: Download all button now works even when groups are enabled
    • Enhancement: Added info to the bottom of the list containing count of shows, recordings and suggestions
  • 1.5.12
    • Enhancement: Sortable name option inserts record date after show title in YYYY-MM-DD format so files are easily sortable
    • Enhancement: pyTivo will not allow your PC to go to sleep while actively downloading recordings
    • Enhancement: Download All button will now queue recordings oldest to newest
  • 1.5.11
    • Critical Fix: Downloading movies or shows without an episode title would cause pyTivo to crash and stall downloads
    • Fix: File/Folder dialogs will now show mapped network drives
    • Enhancement: File/Folder dialogs will no longer show hidden files/folder
    • Enhancement: File/Folder dialogs now have new color scheme to make it easier to distinguish files from folders
    • Enhancement: Installer now offers the option to automatically publish your downloads folder as a video share
  • 1.5.10
    • Enhancement: Download file names now use TiVo Desktop style naming with show name, episode title and record date
    • Enhancement: Suggestions are now grouped in a special Suggestions folder and carry a green thumbs up icon
    • Fix: Minor bug fixes to pyTivo code
  • 1.5.9
    • Enhancement: Desktop window size and position now persistent
    • Enhancement: Desktop remembers settings for grouping and sort
    • Enhancement: Installer can now pick up MAK and ToGo path from pyTivo.conf
    • Enhancement: Installer now asks if you want to install TiVo DirectShow filter
    • Enhancement: Tray now does automatic version check