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--- dvr:mac [2023/05/05 00:27] – neds
+++ dvr:mac [2026/04/15 22:49] (current) – neds
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   * **[[DVR:subscription|HDHomeRun DVR subscription]]**
   * One or more compatible HDHomeRun device: see **[[:dvr tuners|List of DVR compatible HDHomeRun devices]]**
-  * Mac running El Capitan (10.11) or newer
+  * Mac running El Capitan (10.15) or newer
   * Sufficient disk space to hold recordings. HD content typically runs around 6GB per hour, so a 500 GB hard drive for recordings is a good minimum to have.
   * The Mac must be on at all times in order to make recordings or access previously recorded content. Sleep mode should be disabled.
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 This will uninstall the HDHomeRun DVR recording software from your Mac.
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+===== Troubleshooting =====
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+==== Install error ====
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+If you get an error message during the installation of the DVR then you may need to manually uninstall the DVR to reinstall it:
+Open Terminal and run the following:
+<code>
+sudo -s
+</code>
+Enter your password when prompted. Then copy/paste the following into the terminal and press return:
+<code>
+/bin/launchctl unload "/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.silicondust.dvr"
+/bin/rm "/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.silicondust.dvr"
+/usr/bin/dscl . -delete "/Groups/_HDHomeRun"
+/usr/bin/dscl . -delete "/Users/_HDHomeRun"
+/usr/sbin/pkgutil --forget "com.silicondust.dvr"
+/bin/rm -rf "/Users/HDHomeRun"
+</code>
+You may see some errors about things not being found; that is OK. After the last command is run, re-run the installer for the DVR.
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+</WRAP>
 ===== Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app =====
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