DIRECTV Genie: Adding an External Drive to your DVR (short version)

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[@JohnFixes]

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[@mikeswithers2535]

Once I get the files off my dvr, how can I then move it to my computer? I have regular external hardrives I would like to transfer a few things too.

[@davidquan5924]

Thanks!

[@muusicman2010]

When you say subscriptions. What do you mean?

[@456zounds]

PLEASE...has anyone found...upon upgrading to HD...that it is impossible to record just a PART of a program? I"ve gone to "Settings" like usual...and can find NO WAY to accomplish this lately. THANKS!!!

[@meleader]

Can you unplug the external drive and go back to the internal drive and everything on it?

[@JohnFixes]

Yes

[@tooncastfan5151]

@@JohnFixes what did you mean by lose what you already have recorded though?

[@kennethblackstock7224]

directv genie can i extend the storage ready in

[@santanawilliams2974]

Hello how did you connect sata cable to your external drive?? Do you need an external drive with sata cable or do you need an adapter??

[@JohnFixes]

Yes I connected an external drive with the SATA cable...no adapter required.

[@GerryFrancisMN]

@@JohnFixes What kind of end went into you hard rive?

[@jerryw5508]

With the movies loaded on your external drive, can you watch the movies without using the direct tv genie?

[@SIyMarbo]

If you can access the video files you should be able to idk i’ve never tried they could have some kind of protection

[@greggstephensii7546]

you may have upgraded to a hr44 or 54 at this moment. are you able to setup recordings thru the directv app? if so, is the name of the dvr listed or the ext hdd when setting them up? thanx for the video