WinMFS Beta Build 5

[spike]

Update: 10/19/2007
Latest release of WinMFS can be found on the following link:
Click Here

Update: 09/06/2007
Looks like eSATA port is enabled for Tivo HD (TCD652160) with the software 8.1.7c2
With internal and eSATA drvie connected, just use mfsadd, mfscopy, restore and it will take care it.

Update: 08/26/2007 Beta Build 5 is posted

- Added support for going over 2.2TB for TivoHD
If you want to add more than 2.2 TB to TivoHD, you will need 64bit Windows OS (WinXP 64 sp2 or later, Windows 2003 64 sp1 or later, Vista 64) and hardware RAID. Screenshot is here.

Update: I think it's still broken for Win2000 so don't use it on that OS.
- Fixed drive size calculation bug for Windows 2000 (you will need sp4 or later) Drive size calculation is still little off with this OS due to lack of an API function so it's best to you Windows XP sp2 or later.



Update: 08/20/2007 Beta Build 4 is posted

Important bug fix:
Prior to WinMFS Beta 4 release, Linux swap was not setup correctly if you used mfscopy.
To fix it, pull the drive from your Tivo and download and run the latest WinMFS.
Goto tools-> fix swap and swap will be setup correctly.
If you used backup/restore you are ok.
Starting with WinMFS Beta 4, swap is setup correctly with mfscopy.


Update: 08/18/2007 Beta Build 3 is posted
- Fixes mfscopy of older Series 2 original factory drives.
- Added tab control for mfsinfo to accommdate screen size smaller than 1024x768.
- Added File->Delete Format
Some new drive comes pre-formatted and auto mounts if attached to your PC so use this option to delete format on the drive.
Warning: This option will erase MBR or bootpage on your drive.


Update: 08/12/2007 Beta Build 2 is posted
This release addresses GSOD problem on Tivo S3.

Update: 08/10/2007 Beta Build 1 is posted
Alpha Test went really well so I'm bumping this thing to Beta.

- Added "Show Mounted Drive" on File->Select Drive screen so you can select mounted drives are well. But you need to be careful with this because you can loose your data on your computer. It won't let you select the drive that Windows is install though.

- I've included drive model and Bus Type information so it's easier to distinguish between drives when you select a drive.

- Added a new Tool called "MfsSupersize"
Use this to gain extra hours on your S2 and S3. Bigger the drive, you will gain more hours. It's a new tool so if you spot any problems, let me know and you can go back and turn it off.


Update: 08/10/2007
If you got a Hitachi 1 TB drive from Best Buy, looks like it auto mounts and it won't show up in WinMFS.
So all you have to do is use windows diskmanager, and delete the existing partitions. Make sure you don't have Tivo drive connected when you launch diskmanager. On the next release, I might let a user select a mounted drive but there is a chance that one can wipe it out with a click of a button so maybe not.


Update: 08/07/2007 Alpha Build 3 is posted.
Fixed S1 w/ 1 MFS Pair support,
Fixed stack overflow for Mfscopy when copying expanded drives.
Fixed minor display bugs.
Added auto detect for additional disk space in Mfscopy.


Using MS Windows to upgrade is new, so remember the following if you are in a hurry to get started.

Don't use Windows Disk Manager to mount your Tivo drive.
Don't assign a drive letter. (c: d: e: ... )

If you run into problems, post it here along with mfsinfo file that you generated from the tools menu. Also include Windows Version and Service Pack level.

Quick start:

Backup/Restore (Quick copy but loose recordings)

1. Download the zip file from here.
2. unzip it to your favorite folder.
3. double click on the icon to launch the program.
4. File->Select and select a hard drive to backup from.
5. File->backup ->Tivo Drive(truncated) (select a name of backup file then start) (wait 5-10 minutes)
6. File->Select and select a target drive that you want to restore to.
7. File->Restore -> Tivo Drive (select a backup file, then click on start button)
8. Check using Tools->mfsinfo
9. File -> Exit

Disk to disk copy (Retain recordings but will take a while if you have many recorded shows)
(If you got a brand new Tivo HD, use this option to transfer short introduction video clips)

Steps 1-4 are the same.
5. Tools -> Mfscopy
6. select destination drive. (source drive is selected already)
7. Click on start button
8. Wait 10 minutes to ? (depends on mount of recorded shows)
9. File->Select-> select the new drive you just created.
10. Tools->Mfsinfo to check on your Newly created tivo drive
11. File-> Exit.


Beta build guide is here. (Updated 8/1/2007)

Screenshot of New Tivo HD upgrade are here.

[GoldenTiger]

I tried to go join the group but it says it is closed and won't let me do so. I have my cablecard installer coming on Thursday and want to prep my TiVoHD before then. Any help? WinMFS sounds like the only thing that can do it... I'm on vista64 and want to try it, can just re-image to the original if it fails. Thanks!

[Pete]

It's not available yet but will be soon. So register to this forums and signup in Winmfs group.

Group name: Winmfs
Group description: WinMFS Support Group
Group membership: This is a closed group: no more users accepted

Edit: Thank you for adding me!

[GoldenTiger]

Hi, great news! I can't find the link to actually download, though ... any help ?

[spike]

Isn't there a download link on the right side of the 1st post?

[Pete]

Isn't there a download link on the right side of the 1st post?

Nope, and the Alpha build guide link doesn't work either.

Thanks..can't wait to try it!

[GoldenTiger]

Isn't there a download link on the right side of the 1st post?

Negatory .

[spike]

Isn't there a download link on the right side of the 1st post?

Nope, and the Alpha build guide link doesn't work either.

Thanks..can't wait to try it!

Link is fixed.
You can't see the download area?

[tvofan]

The guide link works:
WinMFS - Alpha Build 1 Guide

But there is no download link in the first post and the Download link from the guide page gives a 404 error.

[GoldenTiger]

The guide link works:
WinMFS - Alpha Build 1 Guide

But there is no download link in the first post and the Download link from the Guide page gives a 404 error.

Aye, I can get to the guide but no download area link and 404 on the guide's download link.

[spike]

Anyone still having problem downloading?

[GoldenTiger]

No link anywhere that works for me still .

EDIT: Popped the drive out of the TiVo and have the destination drive hooked up as well... ready and waiting for Vista64 testing .

EDIT2 (10:41pm eastern): I see you editted the original post, but still no link .

EDIT3: Got your PM, thanks... will post results in a minute or three.

[bkdtv]

No download link that I can see.

[No rush, since I won't have time to do this until Fri.]

[spike]

All download problem should be fixed. If not let me know.

[tvofan]

Spike, the download link shows up now in the first post. Thanks for fixing it!

BTW, would WinMFS work with a Windows boot CD like Reatogo?