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Friday, January 12th, 2024 7:14 PM

hr44-500 receiver freezing up

will clearing storage space on receiver hr44 make it work properly agin?

ACE - New Member

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5.2K Messages

1 year ago

Freezing issues are due to either a fan issue, hard drive issue, or perhaps a bad power supply. Are there any error codes when the HR44 freezes, or is it just general slowness when going through the Guide and Menus?

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Community Support

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255.3K Messages

1 year ago

Hi, there. We're sorry for the trouble with your Genie box. Yes, clearing the storage on the receiver will help the freezing issue. For additional help, check this out Troubleshoot DIRECTV sound and picture issues | DIRECTV Customer Service & Support | DIRECTV Customer Service & Support. Kiarha, DIRECTV Community Specialist

ACE - Expert

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21.2K Messages

1 year ago

The HR44 only has an over temp cooling fan.

ACE - Expert

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23.1K Messages

1 year ago

If you are looking at 10% or less free of space, then it is suggested to make some room.

Also, how many Clients (Mini Genie, RVU TV, or Gemini) are paired with your Genie (HR44)? One of the reasons I suggest dedicated receivers/HDDVRs instead of Clients so that you are stealing resources from the main box.


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