100% FREE UK TV through your P.C... NO Charge and NO UK VPN required

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 11:30

NO Installation or Monthly Charge and NO UK VPN required... and some channels will work on a lower band width...



70 Channels (although some are lower quality links for BBC1, ITV etc. which run on less band width), works in Windows only and requires VLC Player to be installed in the standard location



First go to http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ and download VLC player using the on-line wizard.



Next go to this link and download (save - to desktop) the btv ZIP file http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6SW5SM2E (you will need something like winrar http://download.cnet.com/WinRAR-32-bit/3000-2250_4-10007677.html to open the zip file).



Once opened you will see a file called *btv.exe - "right click" that file and click 'extract to'... then click on 'Desktop' under Drive/folder.



This will place a little TV icon on your desktop. Click on the Icon and you will see a black box listing the 70 channels available. type the number of the channel you want to watch i.e. Number 3 for ITV and it...

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 11:31

will automatcially open the program in VLC player.



ENJOY (just in time for the world cup)



... and don't forget your flag of STGEORGE



G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 11:37

Sorry I almost forgot - when you are opening the file it will ask you for a password. The passord is 'myp2p'



Cheers,

G

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 11:47

My first reaction to this is why is there so little about btv, apart from spurious suggestions that btv.exe is adware? It has great commercial potential and yet no company is supporting it and there is no website explaining how it works. At a guess, it seems to be grabbing feeds from sites like iplayer and feeding them to the VLC program, circumventing the UK only restriction. On the face of it, it looks excellent.

Oh well, suck it and see if my firewall and anti-virus software tells me otherwise.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 12:16

well done thanks

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 12:19

I have been using it for months and it was developed by some guys at myp2p - more to see if they could do it than anything else I think. You can read more about it at http://www.myp2pforum.eu/threads/34834-UKTV-VLC-Playlist



I have had no problems with adware, spyware, tupperware or anything.



Many of the main channels are also available in LQ (which is still pretty good) so you can even watch on the crappy internet connection you get over here!



My Pc is stacked with anti-virus protection and there is definately no problems there... give it a go. It's FREE so makes no odds to me. I'm just passing on a good thing without trying to make a profit (unusual in this world I know)!!



G

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 12:29

comes up with video imput error see log any ideas?

ceg123


Joined: 20/04/2009
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 12:32

Gosh - it's working a treat - with many thanks

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 12:34

Not in the list but - ch 79-82 is porn...

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 12:35

No problem ceg123 - hope you enjoy it.



Cyprus airsoft - not sure why you got that. Did you install the VLC player first?



Only other thing I can suggest is you check the forum to see if anyone else has had the same problem -



http://www.myp2pforum.eu/threads/34834-UKTV-VLC-Playlist



GOOD LUCK,

G

incesu


Joined: 15/06/2009
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 12:41

to stgeorge1, does one need a pin number to unlock the btv.zip file?? can you help?

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 13:09

Incesu - the code is 'myp2p'. I did add it above on message 3.



G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 13:25

Sorry it may have sounded like BBC1, ITV etc. are LQ - they are on there in HQ and LQ, but LQ is still good and can be watched on a slower internet connection. If you are lucky to have a good connection speed (above 1mb) then you can enjoy the HQ channels.



Cheers,

G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 14:06

Back to top!



Njoy,

G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 16:15

Had loads of views this post - did everyone else get it to work ok?



G

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 16:45

G



I get this message even everthing is on my desktop



Your input can't be opened:

VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://cctv.ws/2/ITV1'. Check the log for details.



Ian

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 16:57

Scarlets



You may find that you re trying to open ITV1 in HD but don't have sufficient bandwidth for it to work. Try BBC LQ (Channel 39) and the other LQ channels - they should work.



I have had no problems except for the picture freezing every now and again - I only have a 1mb download speed. Can't complain though as it has cost me exactly nothing



Paul

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 17:02

This can happen from time to time (but rarely) - try the ITV channel 45 as that works fine!



G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 17:03

Glad you like it paul



G

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 17:09

Thanks guys good quality although not all channels working. What about sky sports?

Ian

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 17:15

Ha ha - you don't want much do you Ian!!



I'll look into that for you!!



Sometimes the channels go down - problem with a free service like this - but generally they all work and even the LQ channels are pretty good quality.



G

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 17:53

Going to try this, but can you then plug your lap top into the tv to watch?

If so how do I do this?

Sorry not very computer literate!!!!!!

Thanks................................

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 18:05

Linda,I use one of these,Andrew & Sue from your site brought it out for me a couple of years ago,you can buy them from SuperHome store in the South for a lot cheaper,dont know the prices here but they are available.



http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6755555/Trail/C$cip%3D1500011728.Office,%2BPC%2Band%2Bphones%3EC$cip%3D1500011769.PC%2Bconsumables%2Band%2Bsoftware%3EC$cip%3D1500011776.Computer%2Bcables,%2Bleads%2Band%2Bplugs.htm

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 18:31

Msg 23

Don't think that cable will work on a laptop, needs a usb port.



Richard

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 18:49

Does absolutely nothing on my pc,the window opens,I choose a channel,press enter and nowt....

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 18:56

Richard



Sorry but you are wrong. USB port has got absolutely nothing to do with connecting to a tv. The cable in message 23 is correct assuming that your tv has a PC input port.



Regards



Paul

fosterscan


Joined: 27/02/2010
Posts: 541

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 20:00

keithr same problem for me as well nowt.....

tonyf


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 20:01

Does not like Windows 7. VLC locks up system

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 20:07

Some work and some dont try channel 45

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 20:20

Gosh I must be thick;-



''First go to http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ and download VLC player using the on-line wizard.''



How do I do that?, I clicked on download, but the page went white and it said something about Sweden!!!!!!!

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 20:40

Hi

Ohh!!!!! great I can get it. I am proud of myself being able to do this as I am not very computer literate.

My husband thinks I am the bees knees as he will be able to get the football now.

I just need to find the VGA cable here in northern cyprus, to enable me to get it on my tv will visit the computer shops tomorrow.

Does anyone know how much it will use on my dongle???????

Great............. Thanks.............. StGeorgeI

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 20:43

any further channels other than what we see on the pop up?



Sky sports?



Ian

kimig


Joined: 04/02/2008
Posts: 103

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 07:58

very anxious to use uktv, but simply cannot get it to work. Probably doing something stupid. Can extract, but not choose WHERE to extract to! Have downloaded VLC, but can't persuade it to load channel. Help, please, gurus!!

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:11

Blimey - questions, questions! Well done everyone who has got it to work (especially LoopyLou).



LoopyLou - I use a VGA lead at home to watch on my TV, but I also have to connect a double ended earphone lead for the sound. If you have an HDMI port on your laptop and TV this is the best way to connect to your TV. Either way will work fine.



Keithr and fosterscan - did you download VLC player first? It must be downloaded to the standard place which is normally: (C) - program files - VideoLan - VLC... otherwise the channel list won't find it.



Flowerfairy - try this link for downloading VLC if you are having a problem with their official page: http://download.cnet.com/VLC-Media-Player/3000-13632_4-10267151.html



Kimig - when you right click and press extract, on the box that appears, there should be a list on the left hand side under the heading 'Drive / Folder' - on that list click on DESKTOP before you extract.



GOOD LUCK,



G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:15

LoopyLou msg 31: If you watch it all the time it will use up your Dongle, but it's fine if you are careful.



If you are using Turkcell - send a text message through your internet to '1111' (Turkcell) and type the message "durum". Within a couple of minutes they will send you a message back saying how much of your limit you have used. Watch some TV for half an hour and then send the same message again and see how much you've used in that time!



Cheers,

G

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:28

well done George you are a star. Have done it on my desk top in the UK nad also the laptop ready for when I come out. Just need a site for sky sports and it will be heaven!!!

Thanks

Ian

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:33

No problem Ian, glad you like it. If I get anything on Sky Sports i'll let you know.



G

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:49

I watch it here some times but not sure if it will work with you



http://www.iraqgoals.net/

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 10:24

Yeah i've seen it there as well - but it's 'as and when' someone's streaming it and teh qualities a bit hit and miss. Would be nice to get a good quality dedicated stream that is there 24/7!



G

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 11:39

there's a challenge for everyone to find the best streaming options for us

Ian

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 12:19

hi... this from someone who is next to rubbish with computers... have followed all the steps but still when I try BBC/lq channel 39 I get:

Your input can't be opened:

VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://cctv.ws/6/BBC1LQ'. Check the log for details.



ok so what have I done wrong and how do I check the log!

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 12:57

try channel 45 for ITVLQ channel and see if that works. If it does then you've done nothing wrong. There seems to be a problem with some of the channels at the moment, but they are working on it and I will let you know once it's sorted.



i have been using this for months and as soon as I post it on here for the North Cyprus masses, there's a problem.



Keep checking back and i'll let you know when they fix it.



G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 14:06

Ok everyone I have a new channel list for you now!!!



Download this zip file, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1808775/BRITISH%20TV%20RELEASE/britishtv-windows.zip



the same way as you did with the btv zip file.



Click open and right click the 'British TV.exe' file - then 'extract to' your desk top.



You will see a british flag icon - double click and you will see a black screen with the channles listed like before - 40 odd channels ALL WORKING as a type this post.



Will open in VLC madia player as before...



ENJOY,

G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 14:14

I am just testing another program at the moment that has 300 CHANNELS including all english, german... some italian, romanian, indian... sports, news, music... as well as numerous adult channels (if that's your thing)!!!



I will start a new post for that once I know it's ok - so keep looking.



G

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 14:22

StG



Thanks for the above.



Brit tv working fine although still getting picture freeze from time to time which i assume is down to my internet speed (or lack of !!).



Thanks again



Paul

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 14:44

World Cup opening ceremony starts in 20 mins!!!! sit back with FREE online British TV and enjoy!!!



All channels working on British TV and ITVLQ is still working on BTV.



Enjoy,

G

juliamoons



Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 849

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 15:32

Your input can't be opened:

VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://cctv.ws/2/ITV1'. Check the log for details.

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 15:40

George



What else are you in it?



decoding sky or virgin boxes?



Ian

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 15:53

juliamoons - download the new channel list on msg 43.



Cheers,

G

juliamoons



Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 849

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 16:27

I have downloaded the next one and it does play on vlc, but it also seems to timeout and needs to be re-loaded. Also, the buffering is so annoying, is there anyway to increase the buffer for playing these?

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 17:30

Cheers G, like you say the first download is not working very well at the moment but the second one is the Bee's )



Cooper

Sinan5


Joined: 02/01/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 19:27

Hi

Just like to say thanks for this, it works well. Keep'm coming



Regards

Kev

AndyR



Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 317

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 19:38

I've downloaded and installed as per your instructions and it works perfectly (On an XP netbook). I'm in Brindisi in Southern Italy watching The Weakest Link!



Great tip, thanks.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 19:39

Goodbye !!

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 07:21

Downloaded everything and get channel selection box. When I select a channel and press "enter", it just disappears.

WTF?

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 08:49

G, which one is the best viewing option so far? Any news on the 300 program channel?

Ian

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 09:29

Re Message 55



I get the same thing happen when I loaded it onto my laptop running WindowsXP with a gig of RAM. It worked okay on my Dell desktop running Windows 7 with 3 gig RAM. Any ideas, StGeorge1?



Lem

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 09:42

TRNCVaughan



Solved it! I uninstalled VLC and then re-installed it. I left British TV exe on there and when I clicked on it, it



found VLC and started working fine.



Lem

Hatty


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 10:08

I am currently in the UK and it works well on my wireless laptop.



Can I ask what internet service, dongle, speed etc people in the TRNC are using to view and how well it works there?

EddieH


Joined: 01/09/2009
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 11:55

Followed all the instructions but when I enter the channel number the following message comes up



Your input can't be opened:

VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://cctv.ws/7/BBC1'. Check the log for details.



Any ideas?

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 18:32

St George ! get all sorted and the list of channels appear in a black box saying select channel from list above so I do but no enter appears tried everything any suggestions please (polite) regards Barry

tonyf


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 18:35

New link has been disabled due to excess traffic http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1808775/BRITISH%20TV%20RELEASE/britishtv-windows.zip

gotavilla


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 20:25

What's a VLC player? If I get one, is it difficult to install?

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
12/06/2010 20:31

Download it free here - http://www.videolan.org/vlc/



Follow instructions in message 1

gotavilla


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 10:59

Oh, right, as easy as that then. I'll have a go. Thanks for that Cooper.

gotavilla


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 11:35

I've obviously done something wrong!

Got this message

"Your input can't be opened:

VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://cctv.ws/2/ITV1'. Check the log for details."



HELP!! What log do I have to check? Okay, I'll put my hands up to being thick.

gotavilla


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 12:26

I've been on this link, George

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/threads/34834-UKTV-VLC-Playlist

and can't get an answer to what is happening as explained in Message 66



Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr this is very frustrating. What am I doing wrong? I'm not giving up. Going to try AGAIN!

gotavilla


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 12:55

If I'd read all the other posts I would have answered most of my questions! Silly moo! I've now got it working with the first link (the second one is disabled due to too much demand) and I can get ITV lq and a couple of others. Is that what I've got to do in future? Go for the LQ channels?

compass


Joined: 27/02/2009
Posts: 208

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 13:28

Can I ask the people that have got this system to work ...What is your connection speed?? I am on a 1 meg package with Nethouse and this system only works for a few seconds before it freezes.



Frequent speed tests show I am only getting just over 1/2 a meg. Although I keep pointing this out to Nethouse and they keep sending an engineer, it never seems to improve.



Compass

gotavilla


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 13:49

Compass, I've had the same problems with Nethouse and I'm paying for a 2 meg connection. I've been told by many people not to renew with Nethouse and to go with EXtend instead. We'll see. I too have camped out in Nethouse trying to resolve the issue by all I get is the 'Cyprus Shrug' and 'this is the Cyprus way'. I sometimes get less than half a meg and it drives me crazy. When I told them this at Nethouse they said that I was using the internet 'unhealthily' because I was streaming. WTF! Why else would I be paying for a 2meg setup if I only wanted to use Skype and email? I am seriously thinking about going to EXtend - not unless somebody else knows better.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 13:59

Good to hear you are now up & running gotavilla if you now download the link in Message 43, all the channels were running in that, but not today.

luaqhgt


Joined: 17/03/2010
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 14:01

Hi

Am trying to get to work

I click on http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6SW5SM2E

But no file of the name btv.exe comes up (or am i miising it)

I get a file name btv.zip and this is a short cut for the page http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6SW5SM2E

what am I doing wrong

gotavilla


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 14:42

I'm definitely no expert Iuaqhqt - it took me ages. Did you download the Winrar as recommended in message 1. When you download that an icon like a pile of books appears on your desktop. You need to right click that and the fourth item in the menu says Extract to BTV. I clicked on that and followed the instructions. then I clicked on the little 'TV' and the black screen with the channels came up. I tried clicking on ITV1, etc., at first but then read what had gone before and discovered that I needed to click on stations with LQ beside them ie., Channel 45 for ITV LQ (lower quality). Hope I haven't confused you more! This worked for me and it took me ages - not that computer literate I'm afraid.

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 16:41

I also only get btv.exe but will keep trying. I have downloaded what I thought was Winrar and it seems it was Registry Mechanics which has just dedected I have 290 errors on my computer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Might have a cup of tea now.

luaqhgt


Joined: 17/03/2010
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 16:48

Hi gottavilla

Many Thanks now have the black box listing the channels

When I try a channel I get the message -

Your input can't be opened:

VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://cctv.ws/6/BBC1LQ'. Check the log for details. Cannot see any link to view a log



I am even trying the low speed channels



I have 2048 Kbit/s of speed



Any one any ideas Please



Thanks in advance

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 18:41

I think a few of us will need a visit from Chris (Nurseawful) to cope with the stress of trying to do this. Still don't n why when I go on to the Winrar site I gt the mechanics. Is this normal? I certainly don't get a books icon.

gotavilla


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
13/06/2010 18:56

Stellasstar1: I clicked on the Mechanics by mistake too. Then removed it from the computer. The Winrar download is ABOVE the Mechanics download and it's free.

Luaghqt: I only got that message when I tried to view ITV 1 (the first in the list) not when I tried the LQ channels. And they don't load instantly - you have to wait up to a minute. If you look back through the other postings somebody else had your problem and removed the VLC player and reinstalled it again and it worked. Hopefully somebody more knowledgeable will come on here and help you out.

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 07:59

followed the instructions and get..............................'' the command line options couldn't be loaded , check they are valid ''

StevieF


Joined: 11/06/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 10:46

Compass I run the same as you, 1 meg from Nethouse, and I am getting almost all the low quality stations, plus Sky News, E4, and the Movie Channels.



All the best, Steve.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 10:56

Hi everyone - I have a new one for you all to try. This one has around 300 channels. I will start a new post for this so keep an eye out shortly!!



Cheers,

G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 13:50

It seems that BBC1, ITV etc. have broken on BritishTV. Please download this 'fixed' channel list for British TV



http://www.mediafire.com/?wmnzij4ynym



Just open the zip file as before and extract to your desktop, when asked if you want to replace the old file select 'yes'. As I write this ALL channels are working fine.



More to come on the new 300 channel version once it's working ok.



G

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 14:44

Ok, I thought I had done it, but no, I can almost taste it but not their yet. I have finally got my TV icon, my list of programmes, but then like Vaughan, when I type in the one I want to watch and press enter it just disappears. Now for a stupid question - what do I type for the programme. The number on the side of the programme, i.e. 1,2, 3 etc or the actual programme I want to watch. Either way it just disappears. I tried uninstalling the VCR and re-installing, that doesn't work. I then downloaded the British TV, and got my list of programmes, but the same thing, it disappears when I press Enter Help. Stella

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 14:49

Stella - try uninstalling vlc media player, and then when you re-install it make sure it is saved in the default place:



It must be downloaded to the standard place which is normally: (C) - program files - VideoLan - VLC... otherwise the channel list won't find it.



GOOD LUCK,

G

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 15:11

Hi G



I have a lead that I can plug into my computer and plug into the tv, but what channel do I go on to get the screen from the computer the same as the tv? So we can watch the tv instead of the computer screen?

If you know what i mean?????????????



Thanks...................... L

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 15:16

It was all working fine on Friday. I got BBC and ITV channel 4 etc. Now none of these programmes will come up. What am I doing wrong.

tonyf


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 15:38

Hi G



Latest link great thanks

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 16:05

George. Sorted with the new link. thanks. W

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 16:06

Whistler - see msg 82 for new channel list!



LoopyLou - you lost me there!! do you mean you want to know what channel to put the TV on so you can see the computer screen? On my tv it's RGB I think??



G

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 16:27

Loopylou,



My tv is quite new and with it I can choose to watch my tv by selecting pc as opposed to video, dvd etc.



Then with my laptop, I have to press a few buttons (once connected to the tv) then my laptop desktop will appear on the screen. I think different models of laptop will require the pressing of different buttons but on HP, press 'fn and f4' together.

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 18:47

well done George doing a sterling job

Ian

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 18:57

Linda,have a look on your remote and see if you have an 'input' button.

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 23:31

Hi I have it working but bbc channels wont play, Discovery, and many others wont play, but all Movie channels do. Is there anything I cna do to rectify this please

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 00:28

ok let me re-ask..................'' the command line options couldn't be loaded , check they are valid ''..............any ideas please? :(

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 06:07

stilluvithere,see msg 81,that works for BBC.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 09:49

As of this morning all the channels are working on British TV -



A good TV guide for you all is http://www.tvguide.co.uk/



stilluvithere and steveafc - have you both downloaded the new channel list in msg 81?



Cheers,

G

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 11:34

yes i have george..................................got about 6 channels working on my laptop.............none at all on my pc.

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 12:32

Thanks StGeorge1, that was the problem, I was aving it to my desktop. I still can't believe it, but I've just been watching BBC 1 on my computer as clear as anything. Next question how and wht do I do to get it linked to my television. What sort of cable is it. Now this is where this site is fantastic. Look how many people have come on this thread for help and the amount of people that have helped. Brilliant.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 12:45

Hi Stella - glad you have it working. You will need a VGA monitor lead to plug it into your LCD TV (this is what I use). I also use a double ended earphone jack lead for the sound, but it seems not everyone needs one of these (may depend on your TV).



The best way would be through an HDMI lead, but you would need to check whether yoru TV and Laptop have this port as it's quite new. My laptop doesn't but my wifes does for example.



steveafc - not sure what to suggest. Not sure why 6 channles work and not the others. If you've donwloaded the latest channel list and some channels work, then they all should to be honest. I'll lok into it for you.



GOOD LUCK,

G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 13:05

Just about to start a new thread for the 300 channel FREE TV program - give it a try but keep British TV on your desk top as a back up!!



Cheers,

G

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 13:44

thank you that is great and it works

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 15:45

steveafc - try the new one http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/38402.asp



G

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 16:57

Is an LCD TV the same as a plasma. I have an old fashioned sort, so whch leads would I use? Have looked up the HDMi and VGA and can't see how they would fit. Maybe take my computer along to Laconc and they may be able to help.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 17:01

A VGA lead is the same connector that would connect your PC to your monitor - most laptops and PC's should have a VGA port. And most LCD and Plasma Tv's should have one as well.



If you have an old style TV then Laconics or somewhere my have homething you can use... not sure though.



G

biglugs


Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
16/06/2010 16:39

I'm getting 'no disc in drive' when I select a channel number. Any suggestions please?

Barby


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
16/06/2010 21:14

back to the top

MickyFinn


Joined: 30/06/2009
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
16/06/2010 22:23

I managed to download and got to the English page, but unfortunately I dont have windows media player as i have a pirate copy of XP. Can play some of the programmes but those require wmp i cannot get.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
17/06/2010 11:18

Biglugs - try uninstalling vlc media player, and then when you re-install it make sure it is saved in the default place:



It must be downloaded to the standard place which is normally: (C) - program files - VideoLan - VLC... otherwise the channel list won't find it.



MickyFinn - If you are using the British TV application in thsi thread then they all open in VLC. If you are using the streamplayer application (300 channels) then some will open in media player. However, if you 'right click' the channel logo that you want to watch you will see there are 2 alternative channels. select one of these and you might get the channel in VLC.



GOOD LUCK,

G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
17/06/2010 13:37

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/38534.asp



Mac. users try this link for British TV -



G

biglugs


Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
17/06/2010 20:21

St George, got it in the right place but I'm getting this error

'Your input can't be opened:

VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://cctv.ws/7/BBC1'. Check the log for details.'

Any idea's?

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
18/06/2010 10:26

Biglugs - did you download the new channel list in msg 81?



G

russler


Joined: 04/09/2009
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 15:20

StGeorge1, please help. Have followed your instructions but once I go to the Link and download the btv ZIP file it just will not let me. Says megaupload.com/?d=65W5SM2E does not exist. I am pulling my hair out. PLEASE PLEASE HELP

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
21/06/2010 16:35

Got it all set up and ready to go, only problem i have is that I have already used 3.5 of my 4 for the month. Turkcell 3G

My monthly subscription expires on 1st July so you can see I have to be careful. Question is - can I go and buy

more memory before the date the current one if memory all expires before the end? Can I top it up as you do the telephone as and when you need more.?

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
21/06/2010 16:38

Russler - did you try the new channel list in msg 81? http://www.mediafire.com/?wmnzij4ynym



The one in my original post no longer works... this one works fine.



Cheers,

G

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
21/06/2010 20:27

I've just been watching Wimbledon, brilliant. It freezes every 5 minutes, but I can cope with that. Thanks again.

tracer


Joined: 02/06/2010
Posts: 442

Message Posted:
21/06/2010 20:53

with a good internet connection you can go to http://www.fromsport.com/c-4.html .no installation needed

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
22/06/2010 17:26

I have been watching Wimbledon and BBC1 for the last 2 hours with my computer only freezng a couple of times, but now it has suddenly starting freezing evefy couple of minutes, and now won't play at all. Any suggestions please.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
22/06/2010 17:41

Stellasstar - it is probably your internet connection. run a test on http://www.speedtest.net .



i know a few people having internet problems this afternoon.



G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
22/06/2010 17:49

All fine here Stella!



G

cyprusbubble


Joined: 20/06/2010
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
22/06/2010 21:11

St george I have downloaded the VLC ok and also now have my BTV TV icon, also installed Cnet.com and winrar but he messgae I get when I press for a channel is the command line could not be opened check they are valid, pls help, what am I doing wrong?

greenman


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 526

Message Posted:
22/06/2010 21:18

Stella, Sounds like a memory problem. Try shutting down and re starting. Clear out your browser history cache - usually found in the 'tools' tab.

When you have problems like this it is useful to know some specifications of your machine for anyone wanting to help. Look in 'start' and 'my computer' 'system information' (on Windows XP) The processor speed, amount of memory, graphic card and operating system are all relevant information.

hal9000


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
22/06/2010 23:21

George:

Please PM me; I've done one article about this in Cyprus Today but I'd like to follow it up. I use a great VPN, but if this method negates the £5 a month I pay and it's as reliable, i want to let people know about it.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
23/06/2010 09:51

Cyprusbubble - have you downloaded the new channel list in message 81 - still working fine!!



Hal as soon as I get 5 minutes I will drop you a line... cheers!



G

Enrico


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 209

Message Posted:
23/06/2010 15:55

I have downloaded the prescribed files, but when I open Megaupload I get a button called BTV-ZIP, not BTV-EXE.

]Right clicking the zip file does not bring up Extract to - Desktop.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled the VLC player to no avail.

Any ideas anybody?

Enrico


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 209

Message Posted:
23/06/2010 16:02

Dont know how I did it but have now got the small black screen with list of TV programmes on it.

]I typed in 1 for the BBC and nothing happened.

Still I will keep trying.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
24/06/2010 12:20

Enrico - you MUST make sure that VLC player is saved in the standard location on your PC or the channel list won't find it. This is normally:



(C) - program files - VideoLan - VLC



GOOD LUCK,

G

raidercruise


Joined: 07/06/2010
Posts: 237

Message Posted:
24/06/2010 12:28

thanks. it is great.nice link

http://www.fromsport.com

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 14:22

Hi,



As promised here is the link for the new channel list for British TV:



http://s2.sigmirror.com/files/86737_qnsv8/britishtv-windows.zip



Download as before and extract to desk top replacing the old British TV file.



As I type this ALL channels are working 100%.



Cheers,

G

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:37

SigMirror.com Alert :

Bandwidth Exceeded !



This file is unavailable because

it's owner has run out of bandwidth.

Please try again later.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 11:07

Hi guys,



Sorry about that - too much demand!!



Try http://uktv.punchservers.com/britishtv-windows.zip



Cheers,

G

Enrico


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 209

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 11:18

St. George.



I seem to have 2 items downloaded,

vlc-1.0.5-win32 and vlc-1.1.0-win 32. should I install 1, or both of these downloads?

I have the vlc icon on my desktop and when I click on it I get a small box with a play button anong other things.

Thanks for your patience.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 11:31

if you have the icon on your desk top then you have VLC player installed (1.1.0 will be the latest one). Providing you have it installed in the right location the British TV channel list should open it automatically when you select a channel.



Cheers,

G

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 11:44

nice one St G........workin you hard aint we? lol



Cmon England !!!



thanks mate

Steve.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 11:47

Hi,



This is a good one!! Download the file below and then "extract" the UKTV.xspf file to your desktop.



http://www.myp2pforum.eu/attachment.php?attachmentid=1773&d=1277504760



Then open VLC player (you can get this at http://download.cnet.com/VLC-Media-Player/3000-13632_4-10267151.html if you don't have it yet) and simply left click on the xspf file - 'hold' - and then drop the file onto the VLC player. It will probably open BBC1 automatically which you can just close.



Then on VLC player click on the 'view' tab and then click on "playlist" in the dropdown menu. You will then see a list of about 70-odd channels - INCLUDING the LQ versions of BBC and ITV for those of you with a lower bandwidth.



BBC1LQ is working perfectly at the moment with a brilliant picture - just in time for the England v Germany match this afternoon!!!!



ENJOY,

G

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 13:37

Seems some people are having problems registering with myp2p - if you want to email me I can email you the playlist back.



Cheers,

G

RoxyBob


Joined: 13/07/2009
Posts: 205

Message Posted:
28/06/2010 07:14

Hi,



I got the black listing in the command box. But when I type in the channel number and press return I get this message.



Command line options couldn't be loaded. Check they are valid



Any suggestions.

juliamoons



Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 849

Message Posted:
28/06/2010 08:51

juliamoons, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:



1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?

2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

RoxyBob


Joined: 13/07/2009
Posts: 205

Message Posted:
28/06/2010 09:47

Hi,



I got the black listing in the command box. But when I type in the channel number and press return I get this message.



Command line options couldn't be loaded. Check they are valid



Any suggestions.

luaqhgt


Joined: 17/03/2010
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
28/06/2010 10:22

Hi - Ref message 101 - http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/38402.asp



Thanks for the links



I have downloaded the streamplayer and have the 3 on my desktop - when I click streamplayer2 i get the message



To run this programme you ust 1st install one of the following versions of he NET framework - v4.3.30319 contact your application publsher for instructions about obtaining the appropriate version of the NET framework



There is an OK button - I click here and the message dissapears and no german channel list appears - any ideas



Thanks



Windows 7

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
29/06/2010 11:33

George

Have the settings changed again for streamplayer2?



Ian

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
29/06/2010 19:02

George



Have the settings changed again for streamplayer2?







Ian

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
30/06/2010 15:46

Ian and everyone else - I have started a new post regarding free TV as these are getting too long:



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/39478.asp



Cheers,

G

jbond



Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
18/08/2010 23:22

Hi st. george,,please help..I have done everything as mentioned have all the channels but will not play,what am I doing wrong.the VLC is saying VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://87.239.230.2:8000'. Check the log for details.

Is this because we are trying to use it from the UK..We are moving to TRNC 1st Sept,we thought we would get it up and running before we leave the UK,one less thing to do..

Yilly


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 46

Message Posted:
19/08/2010 12:28

Right i am really interested in this program but it just doesnt seem to work and i keep getting this error message

Your input can't be opened:

VLC is unable to open the MRL ' http://87.233.216.10:51004'. Check the log for details.

i am in turkey now but i dont think that will be an issue as i have a beter internet connection than most in trnc please help if you can