If you run the playback advisor, click save log to your desktop, open the file, edit select all and copy, you can then paste the file to your reply. Here is my system as an example. I am unable to open the file you posted.
.Check Item PC Playback Ready? Info
CPU : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz Unknown More Info
__dwItemID=1001__ : szLibCPUName = Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @
__dwItemID=1002__ : dwLibClockRate = 2662
__dwItemID=1003__ : dwLibFamily = 6, dwLibModel=26, dwLibStepping=4
__dwItemID=1004__ : dwLibNumPhysicalProc = 8, dwLibNumCorePerPackage=8, dwLibNumLogicalPerCore=0
__dwItemID=1005__ : dwLibCorePerPackage = 8, dwLibTotalLogicals=16
__dwItemID=1006__ : szWMIName=Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz
__dwItemID=1007__ : szWMIManufacturer=GenuineIntel
__dwItemID=1008__ : dwWMIMaxClockSpeed=2668
__dwItemID=1009__ : bBatteryExist=1
__dwItemID=1010__ : szGuess=
GPU (Hardware acceleration) : ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series Yes
System Memory : 4096 MB Yes
Operating System : Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Yes
Graphics Card : ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series Yes
__dwItemID=1301__ : Adapter Compatibility: ATI Technologies Inc.
__dwItemID=1302__ : VideoProcessor: ATI display adapter (0x9442)
Screen Capture Protection : Yes Yes
__dwItemID=1304__ : ATI PCOM=Yes
__dwItemID=1304__ : ATI SORT=No
__dwItemID=1305__ : GPUDetectPass Yes
Graphics card video memory : 512 MB
Graphics Card Driver : 8.702.0.0 No More Info
__dwItemID=1501__ : 2D Driver=
__dwItemID=1502__ : COPP=Yes
__dwItemID=1504__ : DEVICE=N/A
Video Connection Type : Digital(with HDCP) Yes
Network Adapter : ETHERNET: Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) Yes
Program version : 1.0.0.2107
System language : 0409 ENU English English
Time : Thu Mar 04 17:06:11 2010
Computer : Notebook
System Name : DDSXPS

Apparently, you didn't note that I attached the file you requested to that forum request. However, I will do as you specifically ask and insert the text of that file below. Please let me know what you find out. Thanks, Ken

Check Item PC Playback Ready? Info
CPU : AMD Phenom(tm) 9500 Quad-Core Processor Unknown More Info
__dwItemID=1001__ : szLibCPUName = AMD Phenom(tm) 9500 Quad-Core Processor
__dwItemID=1002__ : dwLibClockRate = 2200
__dwItemID=1003__ : dwLibFamily = 15, dwLibModel=2, dwLibStepping=2
__dwItemID=1004__ : dwLibNumPhysicalProc = 4, dwLibNumCorePerPackage=1, dwLibNumLogicalPerCore=1
__dwItemID=1005__ : dwLibCorePerPackage = 4, dwLibTotalLogicals=4
__dwItemID=1006__ : szWMIName=AMD Phenom(tm) 9500 Quad-Core Processor
__dwItemID=1007__ : szWMIManufacturer=AuthenticAMD
__dwItemID=1008__ : dwWMIMaxClockSpeed=2200
__dwItemID=1009__ : bBatteryExist=0
__dwItemID=1010__ : szGuess=
GPU (Hardware acceleration) : ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics Yes
System Memory : 4096 MB Yes
Operating System : Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Yes
Graphics Card : ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics Yes
__dwItemID=1301__ : Adapter Compatibility: ATI Technologies Inc.
__dwItemID=1302__ : VideoProcessor: ATI display adapter (0x9610)
Screen Capture Protection : Yes Yes
__dwItemID=1304__ : ATI PCOM=Yes
__dwItemID=1304__ : ATI SORT=No
__dwItemID=1305__ : GPUDetectPass Yes
Graphics card video memory : 256 MB
Graphics Card Driver : 8.702.0.0 Yes
__dwItemID=1501__ : 2D Driver=
__dwItemID=1502__ : COPP=Yes
__dwItemID=1504__ : DEVICE=N/A
Video Connection Type : Analog Yes
Network Adapter : IEEE80211: Linksys WMP110 RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter Upgrade Recommended More Info
Network Adapter : ETHERNET: Marvell Yukon 88E8071 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller Yes
Program version : 1.0.0.2107
System language : 0409 ENU English English
Time : Thu Mar 04 13:58:08 2010
Computer : Desktop
System Name : OWNER-PC

I am getting the same error message but only on HD content I record. Programs that I que with Video on Demand for later playback, work just fine. I have a fairly new PC with Vista Ultimate 64.

Here is my Log Submission:

Check Item PC Playback Ready? Info
CPU : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz Yes
__dwItemID=1001__ : szLibCPUName = Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @
__dwItemID=1002__ : dwLibClockRate = 2665
__dwItemID=1003__ : dwLibFamily = 6, dwLibModel=23, dwLibStepping=10
__dwItemID=1004__ : dwLibNumPhysicalProc = 4, dwLibNumCorePerPackage=4, dwLibNumLogicalPerCore=0
__dwItemID=1005__ : dwLibCorePerPackage = 4, dwLibTotalLogicals=4
__dwItemID=1006__ : szWMIName=Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz
__dwItemID=1007__ : szWMIManufacturer=GenuineIntel
__dwItemID=1008__ : dwWMIMaxClockSpeed=2670
__dwItemID=1009__ : bBatteryExist=0
__dwItemID=1010__ : szGuess=
GPU (Hardware acceleration) : NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT Yes
System Memory : 4096 MB Yes
Operating System : Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Yes
Graphics Card : NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT Yes
__dwItemID=1301__ : Adapter Compatibility: NVIDIA
__dwItemID=1302__ : VideoProcessor: GeForce 9400 GT
Screen Capture Protection : Yes Yes
__dwItemID=1304__ : NVAPI RGBOverlay=Yes
__dwItemID=1305__ : GPUDetectPass Yes
Graphics card video memory : 1024 MB
Graphics Card Driver : 8.17.11.9621 Yes
__dwItemID=1501__ : 2D Driver=8.17.11.9621
__dwItemID=1502__ : COPP=Yes
__dwItemID=1504__ : DEVICE=N/A
Video Connection Type : Digital(with HDCP) Yes
Network Adapter : ETHERNET: Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Yes
Network Adapter : ETHERNET: VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter for VMnet1 Yes
Network Adapter : ETHERNET: VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter for VMnet8 Yes
Program version : 1.0.0.2107
System language : 0409 ENU English English
Time : Fri Mar 05 05:42:44 2010
Computer : Desktop
System Name : RICK-PC

Problem resolved.

All I had to do was disable digital playback and make analog default. Even though I don't use it was still enabled and causing the playback error.

Ken, Yes, I saw the attachment to your first post but for whatever reason I was not able to open the file. In any event, try this. Set any song to play so that you can hear audio. On the lower right of your computer screen on the task bar, right click the speaker icon and select "playback devices". Whichever device that is set to default will likely have some digital connotation. Find a different one that will play the music without any digital and set that as default. On my system for example, I use "Realtek High Definition Audio". Let us know if that fixes your issue.

I use a bose system on my computer. I selected a different one to disable, of the 4 only 2 were able ot be disabled. I don't remember the name because I just assumed it would unhighlight it instead of making it disappear.

When I did that and opened the Directv2pc, it started playing, but both sound and picture now constantly skip.

After reviewing other shows listed on my DirecTV stored shows/movies listing, they appear to play correctly, both picture and sound. Perhaps that one TV show had issues when it taped and that might be what I was seeing.

I'll keep you posted if the issue persists beyond that one show, however.

buckken,
I don't really read in your thread whether your network configuration is ethernet hard-wired, wireless or Powerline Adapters. It is pretty well accepted that the DirecTV2PC(especially for HD content) just won't "perform well" over wireless(purportedly, due to the way that wireless technology sends data in "bursts" with pauses in between). I'm not real sure about DirecTV with Powerline, but I think it's "better" than wireless. Just an FYI in case you are using a wireless router.

My Direct DV-R unit is connected to the home network router via direct wire connection. You are correct, however in that my PC is wireless to that same network router. I need that for working with various computers, printers, etc. in the house. Its a good point (one I had considered), but I guess if it boils down to this being the issue, I likely will keep the wireless and not use the directv2pc program. It would be a shame to have to make that choice.

I really appreciate your pointing that out, thanks.

I'm hoping that directv will continue to revise the program and allow its proper use. --Ken

Well, unfortunately the streaming of HD video is what it is(VERY demanding on the PC's memory, processor and graphics card; the video equipment involved in the streaming; and the network technology and throughput) and nothing that DirecTV(actually a company called Cyberlink wrote the DirecTV2PC application software) can do at the application level will change the way that wireless routers send data in short bursts with pauses.:0(
Only wireless technology itself changing will help and with the proliferation of HD video streaming over computer networks and the Internet, the wireless router companies may consider an overall design change that would facilitate HD video streaming.

Ken, If you want to test, temporarily disable your laptop's wireless and connect a patch cable to your router. I'd gueee you'll find the hard wired connection provides stable playback. The nature of the way wireless sends info in bursts often makes it unsuitable for streaming full definition media. In this day of "wireless" everything, many users don't want to hear that and the idea of a wired connection seems old fashioned.

Unfortunately, the issue is my computer is a desktop PC and NOT a laptop, so it is not something that can be easily moved, such as a laptop.

Sorry we weren't able to help you here, although you did get the program running.

in any case, thanks for the assistance, and the info. Its appreciated....Ken