running eurovox and virgin media box + modem

[gordy5522]

I have been using my Eurovox MAX V for around 12 months now, with my original (virgin) box sitting in the cupboard gathering dust. I am going to put it in the bedroom as I am paying for TV size L. The problem is that when i turn the box on, alot of the channels say that i have not subscribed the channel. I still pay for my virgin subscription so should definately get these channels. I know I can just ring up and make up something as to why I have not been watch it but the problem that worrys me is I have a modem flashed with Haxorware not the original still have that, so I have had to change my IP and MAC address. Now when they send a signal through to my original box it could pick up a change. I pay 3 for £30. Any help on this would be great.

Gordy

[Smurf]

No mate it wont be a problem. If u dont use ur box for a while they do tend to turn it off but jus make sum excuse up like u went abroad and when u came back all ur channels were gone but try leaving the sub box connected on BBC 1 and leave it there sometimes the channels can come back if not call them and they will activate it you wont have a problem. Its always best to keep the sub box connected so it sends signal back to virmin which shows ur using the box.

[mediaman]

I've got a splitter on the cable to a 2nd tv just using the L package on it.

[gordy5522]

Hi thanks for help, put the subbed box in its original location and set the subbed modem back up rang VM they send a signal through to my original box did not work, said he would ring me back in 30 mins. Rang back still nothing so have the wait 24hrs if no change ring them and they would send a engineer but its all just come back on.
Great no engineer coming round.

Cheers for all the advice.

[aidso]

Would this not ring alarm bells in the sense that you have had no signal or a dud box for potentially 12 months and you are only phoning them now?
I'd get all your "dodgy gear" hidden in a cupboard sharpish

[bignred563]

I've had problems in the past with my vm box
on 2 occasions I've had engineers call out
twice I took everything apart(undid my spitter etc, hid it under carpets etc)

on both occasions the engineers didn't bat an eye lid behind the tv cupboard
all me trouble for nowt

[gordy5522]

I have give a good reason why I have not used it.

[Smurf]

Thats all you need to do. As long as there is a good enough reason they wont even bother. Glad ur sorted mate.