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sterbik · 04-08-07, 09:41 PM

I have a skystar2 satellite card. Almost every time I open the DVB viewer I get that error:"No valid DVB device found" and always have to reinstall the program and driver, it's very annoying. I tried ProgDvb, it's cr@p. Freezes. What program do you use for watching satellite tv on your computer? In device manager the card is at the network tab.

Gav · 04-08-07, 10:05 PM

Just wondering, are you using the latest drivers?

Also, what operating system are you running?

Also, is the PCI card pushed in securely (Not wanting to patronise you, but even the best of us make stupid mistakes)?

Mship · 04-08-07, 10:20 PM

I use Altdvb, which I find much easier to use than Progdvb.

Kev

BGonaSTICK · 05-08-07, 12:11 AM

Yes, I mainly use AltDVB V2.2.

Try moving the Skystar to a different PCI slot. Assuming you're using WinXP, it will detect is as a new device (Skystar #2 or whatever) and you'll have to install the drivers one more time.

Also, once it's detected correctly and reliably, you need to start it from the Network Connections page in Control Panel if it doesn't start itself.

You'll also need to manually install Elecard decoders with AltDVB.

sterbik · 05-08-07, 12:24 AM

A reply to Gav:
i don't know anything about the driver. I just installed it from the CD.
I am using Windows XP.
The card is pushed in into the slot.

imported_ALBERT · 05-08-07, 02:13 AM

hi sterbik
When you run prog dvb in devices you need to start skystar2.Highlight then click start.Also you can try dvbdram a bit more stable than prog dvb.
ALBERT

BGonaSTICK · 05-08-07, 03:11 AM

Yep, DVBDream is another good alternative to ProgDVB, and can be downloaded free from:

http://www.dvbdream.org

Jimdefruit · 05-08-07, 10:15 AM

When you get the list of dvb devices, make sure you select the SS2, or DBA if using Vista, and then make sure the default box is selected before clicking start or ok.

sterbik · 07-08-07, 10:05 AM

I downloaded the newest version of DVB Viewer. One error, one freeze, then I'll switch to another one!

Jimdefruit · 07-08-07, 12:13 PM

In the windoze xp device manager, does it show the dvb card ok?

As Stick said, is the sat card in the correct PCI slot? I cant remember which, but it should go either into the slot nearest the video card or not that slot on some motherboards.

04-08-07, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
sterbik Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Europe: Serbia Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	"No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 I have a skystar2 satellite card. Almost every time I open the DVB viewer I get that error:"No valid DVB device found" and always have to reinstall the program and driver, it's very annoying. I tried ProgDvb, it's cr@p. Freezes. What program do you use for watching satellite tv on your computer? In device manager the card is at the network tab.

04-08-07, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 542 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 Just wondering, are you using the latest drivers? Also, what operating system are you running? Also, is the PCI card pushed in securely (Not wanting to patronise you, but even the best of us make stupid mistakes)? __________________

04-08-07, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mship Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Workington, Cumbria Posts: 909 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 I use Altdvb, which I find much easier to use than Progdvb. Kev __________________ 1m CM, feedhorn + Invacom C120 Quad, 36v Jaeger 128 motor, TM 6900 HD + 160gb HDD, TM 1500 CI+ Super, Skystar 2, DigitAlb Gold, Samsung 40F86BDX LCD

05-08-07, 12:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 Yes, I mainly use AltDVB V2.2. Try moving the Skystar to a different PCI slot. Assuming you're using WinXP, it will detect is as a new device (Skystar #2 or whatever) and you'll have to install the drivers one more time. Also, once it's detected correctly and reliably, you need to start it from the Network Connections page in Control Panel if it doesn't start itself. You'll also need to manually install Elecard decoders with AltDVB. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

05-08-07, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
sterbik Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Europe: Serbia Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 A reply to Gav: i don't know anything about the driver. I just installed it from the CD. I am using Windows XP. The card is pushed in into the slot.

05-08-07, 02:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
imported_ALBERT Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 114 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 hi sterbik When you run prog dvb in devices you need to start skystar2.Highlight then click start.Also you can try dvbdram a bit more stable than prog dvb. ALBERT

05-08-07, 03:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 Yep, DVBDream is another good alternative to ProgDVB, and can be downloaded free from: http://www.dvbdream.org __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

05-08-07, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 When you get the list of dvb devices, make sure you select the SS2, or DBA if using Vista, and then make sure the default box is selected before clicking start or ok. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

07-08-07, 10:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
sterbik Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Europe: Serbia Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 I downloaded the newest version of DVB Viewer. One error, one freeze, then I'll switch to another one!

07-08-07, 12:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: "No valid DVB device found"- SkyStar2 In the windoze xp device manager, does it show the dvb card ok? As Stick said, is the sat card in the correct PCI slot? I cant remember which, but it should go either into the slot nearest the video card or not that slot on some motherboards. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.